Executive Branch Vocab Test

What is the definition of 'The President’s power to issue executive orders that have the force of law.'?

• Treasury Department
• Veto
• Department of Commerce
• Ordinance Power

Answer explanation

The correct definition of 'The President’s power to issue executive orders that have the force of law.' is 'Ordinance Power'.

What is the definition of 'A directive issued by the President that has the force of law without needing Congressional approval.'?

• Interior Department
• Executive Agreement
• Executive Order
• Department of Defense

Answer explanation

The correct definition of 'A directive issued by the President that has the force of law without needing Congressional approval.' is 'Executive Order'.

What is the definition of 'The President’s authority to appoint officials like ambassadors, cabinet members, and federal judges (subject to Senate approval).'?

• Department of Commerce
• Veto
• Appointment Power
• Interior Department

Answer explanation

The correct definition of 'The President’s authority to appoint officials like ambassadors, cabinet members, and federal judges (subject to Senate approval).' is 'Appointment Power'.

What is the definition of 'Pact between the President and a foreign head of state. Doesn’t require Senate Approval.'?

• Ordinance Power
• Executive Agreement
• Amnesty
• Interior Department

Answer explanation

The correct definition of 'Pact between the President and a foreign head of state. Doesn’t require Senate Approval.' is 'Executive Agreement'.

What is the definition of 'A law limiting the President’s ability to deploy military forces without Congressional approval.'?

• Executive Agreement
• War Powers Resolution (1973)
• Appointment Power
• Department of Defense

Answer explanation

The correct definition of 'A law limiting the President’s ability to deploy military forces without Congressional approval.' is 'War Powers Resolution (1973)'.

What is the definition of 'The President’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress.'?

• Pardon
• Interior Department
• Commander-in-Chief
• Veto

Answer explanation

The correct definition of 'The President’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress.' is 'Veto'.

What is the definition of 'A bill automatically dies if the President does not sign it within 10 days and Congress adjourns.'?

• Executive Order
• Treasury Department
• Pocket Veto
• Amnesty

Answer explanation

The correct definition of 'A bill automatically dies if the President does not sign it within 10 days and Congress adjourns.' is 'Pocket Veto'.

What is the definition of 'Legal forgiveness of a crime, granted by the President.'?

• Pardon
• War Powers Resolution (1973)
• Veto
• Department of Defense

Answer explanation

The correct definition of 'Legal forgiveness of a crime, granted by the President.' is 'Pardon'.

What is the definition of 'A group pardon for a specific group of people (e.g., Vietnam draft dodgers).'?

• War Powers Resolution (1973)
• Amnesty
• Pardon
• Veto

Answer explanation

The correct definition of 'A group pardon for a specific group of people (e.g., Vietnam draft dodgers).' is 'Amnesty'.

What is the definition of 'The President’s role as the leader of the U.S. military.'?

• Interior Department
• Commander-in-Chief
• Executive Order
• Department of Defense

Answer explanation

The correct definition of 'The President’s role as the leader of the U.S. military.' is 'Commander-in-Chief'.