Executive Branch Unit Quiz

The main job of the Executive Branch is to:

• Make laws

• Enforce laws

• Interpret laws

• Collect taxes

The President’s role as leader of the military is called:

• Chief Executive

• Commander-in-Chief

• Chief Diplomat

• Speaker of the House

How long is a President’s term?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

How many terms may a President serve?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• Unlimited

Who becomes President if the President dies or resigns?

• Speaker of the House

• Secretary of State

• Vice President

• Chief Justice

What can the President do if he disagrees with a bill passed by Congress?

• Approve it

• Veto it

• Rewrite it alone

• Send it to the Supreme Court

Which of these requires Senate approval?

• Executive Orders

• Appointing Supreme Court Justices

• Vetoing bills

• Pardons

What does the President give each year to Congress to report on the nation and propose plans?

• The Preamble

• The Gettysburg Address

• The State of the Union Address

• The Bill of Rights

Match the following

• Cabinet

• President’s role as leader of the U.S. military.

• Commander-in-Chief

• Order of who becomes President if needed.

• Impeachment

• Congress accuses the President of wrongdoing.

• Succession

• Agreement with another country (needs Senate approval).

• Treaty

• Advisors who run major departments (like Defense, Education)

The President chooses federal judges, ambassadors, and Cabinet members. This is called making ____________________.