Executive Branch Test Review

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Which regulatory commission supervises what is transmitted over TV and radio air waves? Options: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Communication Commission (FCC), Federal Censorship Agency (FCA)

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Federal Communication Commission (FCC)

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As Chief Executive the President is responsible for... negotiating treaties with foreign nations, signing bills into laws, representing the US in ceremonies, appointing members of the Cabinet

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appointing members of the Cabinet

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What is the BEST title to replace the question mark in the center of this graphic? Options: Presidential Powers, Agencies and Commissions, Executive Departments in the Cabinet, Executive Branch

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Executive Departments in the Cabinet

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Congress must approve the President's appointments (members of the Cabinet, federal judges). This is an example of what?

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checks and balances

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How could the executive branch check the legislative branch? Options: declaring a law unconstitutional, approving the budget, calling a special session of Congress, overriding a veto

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calling a special session of Congress

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Which of the following is NOT part of the Executive Branch: Cabinet Departments, Federal Agencies and Commissions, Vice President?

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House of Representatives

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What role is the President acting when he gives the State of the Union Address to Congress? Options: chief diplomat, chief legislator, chief of state, chief of party

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chief legislator

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Which role is the US President fulfilling when he meets with foreign leaders about treaties?

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chief diplomat

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To improve the environment and protect human health by enforcing environmental laws and regulations and preventing pollution. This describes which group?

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the EPA

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If the president hosts a fundraiser for his fellow Republican candidates, which role is he playing?

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chief of party