The Executive Branch Uncovered: Powers, Roles, and Responsibilities

The video provides an overview of the executive branch of the US government, focusing on its role in enforcing laws, the qualifications and term limits for the president, and the Electoral College system. It also covers the powers of the president, the role of the vice president, and the support structures within the executive branch, including the cabinet, executive offices, and federal agencies.

What is the main role of the Executive Branch?

• To amend the Constitution

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To create laws

Which of the following is NOT a qualification to become the President of the United States?

• Being at least 35 years old

• Being a natural-born US citizen

• Living in the US for at least 14 years

• Having a college degree

What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

• To directly elect the President

• To elect members of Congress

• To elect Supreme Court justices

• To indirectly elect the President

Which power is NOT granted to the President by the Constitution?

• Appointing ambassadors

• Commander-in-chief of the military

• Granting pardons

• Declaring war

What is the primary role of the Vice President?

• To assist the President in daily tasks

• To lead the Senate

• To manage the President's schedule

• To take over if the President cannot serve

How many executive departments are currently in the Cabinet?

• 10

• 12

• 15

• 18

Who supervises the Executive Office of the President?

• The Secretary of State

• The Chief of Staff

• The Press Secretary

• The Vice President

Which agency is responsible for managing environmental regulations?

• The Environmental Protection Agency

• The Central Intelligence Agency

• The Federal Communications Commission

• The Securities and Exchange Commission

What does the Securities and Exchange Commission regulate?

• Environmental policies

• Television and radio communications

• Military operations

• Bond and stock exchanges

Which agency oversees radio, television, satellite, and telephone communications?

• The Federal Communications Commission

• The Environmental Protection Agency

• The Securities and Exchange Commission

• The Central Intelligence Agency