Unit 3 Executive Branch Quiz

As Chief Legislator, the president:

• hires and fires government officers

• makes executive agreements

• gives a State of the Union to Congress

• grants pardons to federal criminals

A major difference between a treaty and an executive agreement is:

• treaties must be approved by the Senate and an executive agreement does not need the Senate's approval.

• treaties have been used exclusively in the 20th century while executive agreements were used only prior to the 20th century.

• treaties can be secret but executive agreements must be approved by the World Court.

• treaties must be approved by the House of Representatives and an executive agreement does need the Senate's approval

The State of the Union message

• is an effective tool used by the president to limit other countries' foreign policy endeavors in this hemisphere.

• gives a broad view of what the president wishes the legislature to accomplish during the session.

• is delivered by the president to the General Assembly of the United Nations at least once every four years.

• is the policy statement of Congress over which the president seldom has influence.

What was intended to give Congress a greater voice in the introduction of American troops into hostilities?

• the Twenty-Fifth Amendment

• the War Powers Resolution

• executive privilege

• the Twenty-Second Amendment

An executive order

• is not valid unless it is approved by 2/3 of Congress.

• can only be issued when Congress is not in session.

• is a decision made by Congress that forces the president to take action that Congress has ordered.

• is a rule issued by the president that has the effect of law.

A controversial bill passes in the House by a wide majority but barely passes in the Senate. The president is against the bill, and so are his supporters. What is the likely course of action that would be taken by the president, to try to prevent the bill from becoming a law?

• try for a pocket veto

• take no action

• veto the bill

• sign the bill

Which of these powers of the presidency is specifically described in the Constitution?

• dutifully appoint political supporters

• faithfully execute laws

• mindfully issue executive orders

• thoughtfully impound funds

Which part of the government approves presidential appointments of federal judges?

• Senate

• the previous judges

• the previous president

• House of Representatives

The Constitution vests the President with the executive power of the United States.

• Chief Executive

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Legislator

• Crisis Manager

The executive branch operates a large number of executive departments because it –

• A. implements most Congressional laws

• B. receives the largest portion of the federal budget

• C. manages all civil service staff for the three branches

• D. maintains a large personal security force for protection