2024 Gov- Test- The Executive Branch

When do people vote for President?

• Every 4 years

• Every 2 years

• Every year

• Every 8 years

How many years is the President elected for?

• 1 year term

• 2 year term

• 4 year term

• 8 year term

How many terms can a President be elected to?

• Only 1 term

• 8 terms

• 2 terms

• 3 terms

What 2 roles does the President of the United States have?

Check off the 2 correct answers.

• Secretary of Defense

• Chief Executive of the Federal Goverment

• Attorney General

• Commander in Chief

As Commander in Chief what is his/her job?

Check all that are correct.

• Has the authority to declare war with another country

• Has the authority to send troops into combat

• Has the authority to send troops anywhere in the U.S. where there is a crisis situation.

• Can suggest how much of the federal budget should be spent on the military

What is an informal power of the President in foreign policy?

• The power to negotiate executive agreements

• The power to make treaties

• The power to appoint judges

• The power to command the armed forces

Which role of the president has them be the ceremonial head of the United States?

• Chief of Party

• Chief of State

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Executive

Which scenario is an example of the president acting as the Chief Executive?

• Appointing cabinet members, federal judges, and executive branch workers

• Meeting foreign leaders

• Campaigning for political party members

• Being a role model for all Americans

President Ford is giving the State of the Union address to Congress. What role of the president does this fulfill?

• Chief of State

• Chief Citizen

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Legislator

When President Bill Clinton helped create a peace treaty between Israel and Palestine, he was acting in what presidential role?

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief of State

• Chief Executive

• Chief Legislator