Executive Branch Review (3.3, 3.8)

Front

Which parts of the national government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?

Back

Senate and President

Front

If the President vetos a bill, what portion of Congress must vote to pass the bill in order for it to become law without a Presidential signature?

Back

2/3's

Front

Which list includes roles of the president?

Back

Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive

Front

Who are the President's advisors?

Back

The Cabinet

Front

What role gives the President the ability to host the first pitch in a baseball game in the World Series?

Back

Chief of State

Front

Which individual could qualify as a candidate for President of the United States? Options: Max is 67 years old; he has lived in Ontario, Canada for all of his life; he was born in Detroit. Martha is 45 years old; she has lived in Chicago for the last 18 years; she was born in Tampa. Samuel is 27 years old; he has lived in New York City for the past 13 years; he was born in Israel of American Parents. Karen is 42 years old; she has lived in Boston for the last 26 years; she was born in Ireland of Irish parents.

Back

Martha is 45 years old; she has lived in Chicago for the last 18 years; she was born in Tampa.

Front

When the President of the United States hosts the President of France at a dinner at the White House, what role is the President performing?

Back

Chief Diplomat

Front

How was President Jimmy Carter able to pardon about 100,000 draft dodgers from the Vietnam War?

Back

He was exercising his expressed powers as President.

Front

Which governmental body conducts a trial to decide if the President of the United States should be removed from office for "treason", bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanors?

Back

Senate

Front

How does an Executive Order differ from a law?

Back

Executive Orders do not need to be approved by Congress.