The Executive Office of the President

What is the purpose of the executive office of the president?

• To oversee the legislative branch of government.

• To make decisions on behalf of the president.

• To provide legal advice to the president.

• To assist the president in carrying out their duties and responsibilities.

How are cabinet members selected and confirmed?

• Selected by the Supreme Court and confirmed by the President

• Selected by the Vice President and confirmed by the House of Representatives

• Selected by the President and confirmed by the Senate

• Selected by the Cabinet and confirmed by the President

Which of the following is a responsibility of cabinet members?

• Running for political office

• Advising the President and carrying out assigned duties

• Managing the national budget

• Serving as a judge in the Supreme Court

Who was the first cabinet member in U.S. history?

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

Which president established the Department of Homeland Security?

• Ronald Reagan

• Bill Clinton

• Barack Obama

• George W. Bush

What is the purpose of the National Security Council?

• To coordinate international trade agreements.

• To advise the President on matters of national security and foreign policy.

• To manage the country's economic policies.

• To oversee the operations of the military.

Which of the following is not a cabinet department?

• Department of Justice

• Department of Defense

• Department of Agriculture

• Department of Education

Who is the current Secretary of State?

• Mike Pompeo

• John Kerry

• Hillary Clinton

• Antony Blinken

Which president established the Environmental Protection Agency?

• George Washington

• Richard Nixon

• Barack Obama

• Abraham Lincoln

What is the historical significance of the cabinet?

• A group of people who organize and oversee a specific event or activity

• A type of musical instrument that produces sound when keys are pressed

• A body of senior government officials responsible for making important decisions and advising the head of state.

• A piece of furniture used for storing items