5.2 Chief Executive & State and Local Executives

Multiple Choice

The Executive Branch is made up of JUST the president.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What is the title of the head of each executive department?

• Secretary
• Administrator
• Director
• Chief Officer

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of the Executive Office of the President?

• to communicate the president's message to the public

• to provide the president with the expertise and advice needed to implement policies

• to coordinate the functions of the executive branch

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a unique feature of the role of Chief of Staff?

• a loyal assistant to the president who serves as a political and policy advisor

• a political appointee who does not need the approval of the Senate to serve

• manager of the president's closest staff and daily operations

• a person provided to the president by Congress to support the president in their duties

Multiple Choice

What is the most important role of the VP according to the Constitution?

• To represent the President in foreign affairs.
• To oversee the Cabinet meetings.
• To lead the House of Representatives.
• To serve as President of the Senate and cast tie-breaking votes.

Multiple Choice

How has the role of the vice president grown from a ceremonial position over time?

• The vice president is a key advisor and active participant in governance.

• The vice president is primarily responsible for foreign diplomacy.
• The vice president's role has decreased in importance over time.
• The vice president has always been a figurehead with no real influence.

What is 1 big win you had from this week?

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5 Minute Break!

Multiple Choice

Who is the current governor of PA?

• Dave McCormick

• Josh Shapiro
• Tom Wolf

• John Fetterman

Poll

Do you think the positions of President & Governor are more similar or different? Can you explain your reasoning in the chat?

• Similar

• Different

Multiple Choice

How does local government have a more immediate impact on the lives of people than the national government?

• It allows people to have busy lives and not worry about the job of government.

• Many local officials later are elected to state or national offices.

• It can require people to participate in elections, unlike federal elections.

• It provides more services that people rely on in their daily lives than the national government.

Multiple Choice

What are Police Laws?

• laws that protect public health & welfare

• laws that control the police force

• laws that only apply to traffic violations

• laws that only control the members of our local governments

Poll

What do you think is the most important power of the governor?

• Commander in chief

• Approve or veto bills

• Grant pardons

• Appoint secretaries of departments

• Call together & address the PA General Assembly

Multiple Select

What are 2 similarities between the federal & state executive branches? 2 CORRECT ANSWERS

• They can be approve or veto legislation.

• They serve as commanders in chief to a military force.

• They can use a line-item veto to influence legislation.

• They can be removed from office by the recall.