Executive Branch 3.8

Order the following correctly for the PATH TO ELECTION

• Convention

• Primary Election

• Electoral College

• General Election

• Campaign

Which amendment made it possible for 18 year olds to vote in elections?

• 15

• 19

• 24

• 26

How many votes are needed to with the electoral college?

What is an important task of an administrative agency?

• passing federal laws

• making detailed regulations

• running the US armed forces

• resolving court cases between private parties

How does an executive order differ from a federal law?

• Executive Orders are not subject to judicial review.

• Executive Orders are not limited by the Constitution.

• Executive Orders do not need to be approved by Congress.

• Executive Orders are limited to military and foreign affairs.

On December 20, 1998 a newspaper headline read "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VOTES TO IMPEACH PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON" Which is the next step in the impeachment process?

• The President is tried by the Supreme Court

• The President is tried by the United States Senate

• The President can appeal to the US Supreme Court

• Three-Fourths of the states must agree to impeachment

Match the following role of the President with its explanation

• responsible for the health of US economy

• Chief Legislator

• influence legislation & shape policy

• Party Leader

• top of party, helps others be elected

• Commander in Chief

• leader of military

• Chief Economist "keeper of the economy"

• head of gov't & leadership, symbol

• Head of State

Match the following the Executive leader with their level of government.

• Mayor

• Local

• Governor

• National

• President

• State

Match the following law type with the level of government

• Ordinance

• State

• Statute

• Local

• Act

• National

The formal act of forgiving someone or excusing a mistake.