Executive Branch NOTES Quiz

According to Lyndon B. Johnson, what does the presidency do to every man who has occupied it?

• It diminishes their capabilities.

• It challenges them regardless of their personal attributes.

• It makes them less significant.

• It has no effect on them.

What is the primary focus of the Executive Branch of the United States government?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce and carry out laws

• To create new laws

• To adjudicate legal disputes

Which of the following is a role of the President as Chief Executive?

• Performs ceremonial functions

• Grants reprieves, pardons, and amnesty

• Defends the nation

• Recognizes foreign governments

What is one of the responsibilities of the President as Commander in Chief?

• Appoints heads of Federal Reserve System

• Engages in overseas operations

• Issues executive orders

• Hosts dignitaries

As Legislative Leader, what is one of the President's duties?

• Makes decisions about U.S. relations with other countries

• Signs or vetoes laws passed by Congress

• Comforts citizens in times of crisis

• Submits economic reports to Congress

Which of the following is a function of the President as Economic Planner?

• Appoints cabinet and other agency heads

• Submits annual budget to Congress

• Gives annual State of the Union address

• Commands the military

What is one of the roles of the President as Party Leader?

• Engages with foreign leaders

• Appoints federal judges

• Helps plan election strategies

• Executes laws

What is the primary duty of the executive branch as outlined in Article 2?

• To interpret the laws of the Nation

• To carry out the laws of the Nation

• To create the laws of the Nation

• To fund the laws of the Nation

According to Article 2, how is the executive branch compared to the other branches of government in terms of size?

• It is the smallest of the 3 branches

• It is the second largest of the 3 branches

• It is the largest of the 3 branches

• The size is not specified

What are the qualifications for a person to become President as per the learning material?

• 30 years old, born in the US, resident for 10 years

• 35 years old, naturalized US citizen, resident for 15 years

• 35 years old, native born US citizen, resident for 14 years

• 40 years old, native born US citizen, resident for 20 years