3.8 Test

What role does the Cabinet serve at the federal level?

• It advises the president on national issues and assists in operating the government.

• It works with the political party in power to ensure members support the president’s agenda.

• It works with the major news organizations to ensure public support for upcoming legislation.

• It advises government leaders on procedural matters and assists in the passage of legislation.

Which executive authority can be exercised by both the Florida Governor and a mayor in Florida?

• Both appoint justices to the Florida Supreme Court.

• Both may call up the Florida National Guard.

• Both enforce laws in their jurisdictions.

• Both interpret laws in their courts.

Senator Marco Rubio has been in politics for a long time. President Trump believes Rubio has enough experience to do the role of Secretary of State, so Trump appoints him for the position. Who confirms the appointment?

• The President

• State legislature

• Senate

• The Supreme Court

Which is an important task of an administrative agency?

• Passing federal laws

• Making detailed regulations

• Running the United States armed forces

• Resolving court cases between private parties

Which process permits the President to check Congress?

• the ability to appoint heads of departments

• the ability to veto proposed federal legislation

• the ability to pardon offenders for federal crimes

• the ability to inform Congress of the “State of the Union”

How are a local mayor, a state governor and the President of the United States similar?

• Each decides the constitutionality of laws.

• Each makes the laws for an entire community.

• Each leads an executive branch of government.

• Each acts as commander in chief of the armed forces.

How does an executive order differ from a federal law?

• It is not subject to judicial review.

• It is based on the implied powers of Congress

• It does not require a congressional approval.

• It can be issued by the President for any purpose.

Read the question on the left.

• It was not enforceable

• It was not subject to judicial review

• It did not need approval from Congress

• It did not need to be based on the Constitution