Unit 5 Quiz: The Executive Branch

What is the primary role of the Executive Branch?

• To make laws

• To carry out and enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To fund government programs

How is the President of the United States elected?

• Direct vote by the citizens

• By a majority vote in Congress

• Through the Electoral College based on state votes

• Appointment by the Supreme Court

What process can be used to remove a President from office?

• Impeachment

• Recall election

• Referendum

• Veto

The President is the only official elected nationally by all eligible voters in the U.S.

• True

• False

What is the purpose of 'checks and balances' in the U.S. government?

• To ensure all branches have equal power

• To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

• To check the accuracy of public voting

• To balance the budget

Which federal agency is responsible for managing the country’s money supply and banking system?

• Department of Education

• Federal Reserve System

• Department of Homeland Security

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

What power allows the President to reject legislation passed by Congress?

• Executive power

• Veto power

• Judicial review

• Filibuster

Which term describes the President’s role as the leader of the armed forces?

• Chief Diplomat

• Commander-in-Chief

• Chief Legislator

• Chief of State

What happens if the President can no longer serve due to death, resignation, or removal?

• The Vice President assumes the presidency

• The Speaker of the House becomes the President

• A new election is held immediately

• The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court takes over

Who advises the President on various national issues?

• The Supreme Court

• Congress

• The Cabinet

• State Governors