Executive Branch Lesson

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a power given to the President by the Constitution under Article II?

• Declaring war

• Vetoing legislation

• Interpreting laws

• Appointing Supreme Court Justices

Open Ended

What is the significance of Article II in shaping the powers and responsibilities of the President and the Executive Branch in the United States?

Multiple Choice

Which article of the Constitution gives Congress the power to make laws?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

Multiple Choice

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing the laws in the United States?

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

• Congress

Multiple Select

According to Article II, what are some of the core powers and responsibilities of the President?

• Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy

• Appoint judges and executive officials

• Make treaties with the advice and consent of the Senate

• Interpret laws

Open Ended

Describe the process by which Congress can override a President's veto. Why is this process important for checks and balances?

Open Ended

Explain how the Constitution ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful. Use examples from the powers of the President and Congress.

Multiple Choice

Which branch of government has the power to review the President's actions and decide if they are constitutional?

• Supreme Court

• Congress

• Senate

• House of Representatives

Open Ended

Explain how the 22nd Amendment limits the terms of a U.S. President.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are requirements to become President of the United States?

• At least 35 years old

• A natural born citizen

• A resident for 14 years

• Served in Congress

Open Ended

Describe the process by which a President can be impeached and removed from office according to Article II, Section 4.

Multiple Choice

When does the Vice President become President according to the 25th Amendment?

• When the President dies, resigns, or is removed from office

• When the President is impeached

• When the President leaves the country

• When the President is unable to sign a bill

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between Section 3 and Section 4 of the 25th Amendment regarding presidential power transfer?

• Section 3 allows temporary transfer by the President; Section 4 involves others deciding if the President is unable to fulfill duties.

• Section 3 allows permanent transfer by Congress; Section 4 allows temporary transfer by the Vice President.

• Section 3 is about impeachment; Section 4 is about resignation.

• Section 3 deals with succession; Section 4 deals with election.

Open Ended

Why did the Founding generation want the President to be stronger than state Governors but weaker than a king?

Multiple Choice

Which event took place in Philadelphia from May to September 1787 and was crucial in shaping the U.S. government?

• The Constitutional Convention

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Declaration of Independence signing

• The Bill of Rights drafting

Multiple Select

Based on the images and text, which of the following were considered problems with previous forms of executive leadership before the U.S. Presidency was established?

• Kings of Europe were too powerful

• States’ Governors were too weak to govern effectively

• Article of Confederation had no true executive

• Presidents had unlimited terms

Open Ended

How did Roger Sherman’s view of the executive differ from that of Hamilton and Dickinson?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a major debate topic regarding the presidency at the Constitutional Convention?

• How to elect the President

• How long the President’s term should be

• Whether the President should be allowed to run for reelection

• How the President’s salary should be determined

Open Ended

Explain how decisions made on one issue during the debates over the presidency influenced delegates' views on other issues.

Multiple Select

Which individuals are associated with the Virginia Plan?

• James Madison

• Edmund Randolph

• James Wilson

• Alexander Hamilton

Open Ended

Describe the three phases of the debates over the presidency and how each phase contributed to the final structure of the executive branch.

Multiple Choice

What was the main issue debated in 'Debate One' over the presidency?

• Whether to have a single President or divide executive power

• How long the President’s term should be

• Whether the President should have veto power

• How the President should be elected

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about Article II and the Presidency, what is one question you still have or one aspect you would like to learn more about?