The Executive Branch (2.02)

Multiple Choice

Why did the framers of the Constitution want to limit the power of the president?

• They wanted to avoid another king-like ruler

• They believed the president should have all lawmaking powers

• They wanted the president to serve for life

• They thought the president should control Congress

Fill in the Blank

A president's term lasts ______ years.

Multiple Choice

The two major political parties today are -

• Libertarian Party and Green Party
• Socialist Party and Independent Party
• Constitution Party and Reform Party
• Democratic Party and Republican Party

Fill in the Blank

George Washington set the precedent of serving ______ terms as president.

Multiple Choice

After Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency, which amendment officially limited presidents to two terms?

• 21st Amendment

• 22nd Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 18th Amendment

Fill in the Blank

Which article of the Constitution defines the powers and structure of the Executive Branch?

Match

Match the branch to its description.

• legislative branch

• executive branch

• judicial branch

makes laws

enforces laws

interprets laws

• makes laws

• enforces laws

• interprets laws