Executive Branch Practice

Select all that apply.

Which of the following IS a power, or job, of the Executive Branch?

• The power to appoint, or hire, U.S. Ambassadors.
• The responsibility of informing Congress about the current state of the country.
• The power to authorize treaties, or peaceful agreements, with other nations.
• The ability to MAKE laws.

Which Article in the Constitution gives the Executive Branch its powers?

• Article I
• Article II
• Article III

Fill in the blank.

The primary responsibility of the Executive Branch is to ____ laws.

• make/create

• enforce

• question

Which of the following is a job of the Executive Branch, created specifically to make sure that a different branch of government does NOT get too powerful?

• Having the President nominate candidates for the Supreme Court.

• Allowing the President to lead a tour of The White House.

• Letting the President use a "Presidential Pardon".

Which of the following is NOT an example of how one of the other branches makes sure the Executive Branch isn't too powerful?

Select all that apply.

• The President appoints, or hires U.S, Ambassadors.
• Congress can override, or reject a Presidential Veto.
• The Electoral College will officially elect the President.
• The President lives in The White House.

Which is NOT the main purpose of a Presidential Inaugural Address?

Select all that apply.

• It provides the president who is leaving office, a chance to thank the people who elected him or her.
• It gives the American people the opportunity to ask the President questions before voting.
• It allows the newly elected President to inform the country of the goals and plans on their "to-do list".

How is a President Elected?

• The Congress picks who they want to be President, Congress will then vote on behalf of the people/citizens, and the winner is president.
• The people/citizens will vote & send their votes to "electors", who then vote for the President, officially.
• Rich people vote for whoever they want, and then that person becomes President.

How long is the President’s term of office?

• 2 Years
• 4 Years
• 8 Years
• 10 Years

Which of the following is a qualification, a requirement, for someone to meet, in order to be the President & to be elected?

• Must be a Governor before they can be elected as president.
• Must be 35 years of age.
• Must live in Washington, DC.
• Must belong as an official registered member of a political party.

How many U.S. Presidents have there been?

• 10
• 20
• 47
• 200