Executive Branch Review Quiz

Who is the head of the Executive Branch of the United States government?

• President

• Vice President

• Speaker of the House

• Supreme Court Chief Justice

Which role is the President demonstrating when awarding a Medal of Honor to a soldier?

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief Executive

• Chief of State

• Commander in Chief

When the President enforces federal laws and manages the executive agencies, they are acting as:

• Chief Executive

• Chief Citizen

• Commander in Chief

• Chief of State

Negotiating a peace treaty with another country is an example of which presidential role?

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief Economist

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Citizen

Ordering U.S. troops to carry out a military mission is an example of the President acting as:

• Chief Executive

• Commander in Chief

• Chief of Party

• Chief Legislator

When the President suggests a new law to Congress or signs a bill into law, they are acting as:

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Citizen

• Chief of State

• Chief Diplomat

Giving a speech about reducing unemployment and controlling inflation demonstrates the role of:

• Chief Economist

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief Executive

Endorsing members of their political party during an election shows the President as:

• Chief of Party

• Chief Citizen

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Diplomat

When the President visits disaster victims and comforts families after a national tragedy, they are acting as:

• Chief Executive

• Chief Citizen

• Chief of State

• Chief Legislator

Which department is responsible for conducting foreign policy and negotiating with other countries?

• State

• Treasury

• Defense

• Homeland Security