Executive Branch Quiz

Which of the following people is NOT in the executive branch?

• A. President

• B. Vice President

• C. A Supreme Court Justice

• D. A Cabinet Member

What is the main job of the executive branch?

• Write laws

• Enforce (carry out) laws

• Interpret laws

• All of the above

What does the President prepare for Congressional approval?

• tax laws

• annual budget

• laws controlling the executive branch

• none of the above

Fill in the blank: Presidential power has ________ in the years since the Constitution was ratified.

• increased

• decreased

• stayed the same

• been given to the Supreme Court

Which of the following is a way the President plays a role in the lawmaking process?

• Signing bills

• Vetoing bills

• Proposing legislation at the State of the Union Address

• All of the above

Match the scenario with the role the president is fulfilling: The President decides to bomb a country that is suspected of sheltering anti-American terrorists.

• A. Chief of State

• B. Chief Diplomat

• C. Chief Legislator

• D. Chief Citizen

• E. Commander-in-Chief

Match the scenario with the role the president is fulfilling: The President hosts a ceremony honoring the winners of the Super Bowl.

• A. Chief of State

• B. Chief Diplomat

• C. Chief Legislator

• D. Chief Citizen

• E. Commander-in-Chief

Match the scenario with the role the president is fulfilling: The President meets with leaders of other countries to negotiate a solution to the climate crisis.

• A. Chief of State

• B. Chief Diplomat

• C. Chief Legislator

• D. Chief Citizen

• E. Commander-in-Chief

Match the scenario with the role the president is fulfilling: The President proposes legislation in the State of the Union Address.

• A. Chief of State

• B. Chief Diplomat

• C. Chief Legislator

• D. Chief Citizen

• E. Commander-in-Chief

Match each presidential role to its description

• The “boss” of the federal government

• Party Chief (Head of Party)

• Leader of the political party in power

• Chief Administrator (Economic Leader)

• Direct and immediate control of military

• Commander-in-Chief

• Rules over the country and government

• Chief Executive