Topic 5 Test: The Executive Branch

This photo best represents which job of the President?

• Chief citizen
• Chief of party
• Chief diplomat
• Commander in chief

In the aftermath of a natural disaster or a mass shooting, the President often acts as this by offering condolences and providing comfort to the affected communities.

Después de un desastre natural o un tiroteo masivo, el presidente a menudo actúa como esto al ofrecer condolencias y brindar consuelo a las comunidades afectadas.

• commander in chief
• chief economist
• chief citizen
• chief of party

If the president dies, who are the next two people in line to take their place?

• Speaker of the House and Secretary of State
• Vice President and Speaker of the House
• Vice President and Senate Majority Leader

What is the job of the Vice President?

• Leader of the Senate
• Take over if something happens to the President

• Break a tie vote in the Senate

• All of the above

When the President receives a bill, how long do they have to sign it or veto it?

• 1 year
• 6 months
• 10 days

What is a formal agreement with another country called?

• Pact
• Treaty
• Pardon

Who is the current President of the United States?

• Joe Biden
• Kamala Harris
• Donald Trump
• Bill Clinton

Who is the current Vice President of the United States?

• Joe Biden
• Kamala Harris
• Donald Trump
• Bill Clinton

What is one check that the President has on the legislative branch (the branch that MAKES LAWS)?

• Veto bills
• Declare War
• Choose judges

A President may forgive someone for a crime and cancel their punishment. What is this called?

• forgiveness
• pardon
• reprieve