The Executive Branch 8.3/8.4

Which of the following is the main goal of US foreign policy?

• appointing ambassadors
• giving aid to other countries
• keeping the country safe
• maintaining a clean environment

Signing treaties and giving foreign aid are examples of . . .

• executive agreements.
• the president's war powers
• tools used to carry out foreign policy
• trade sanctions used to influence a nation

Who takes care of the President's schedule?

• the Attorney General
• Secretary of Education
• Chief of Staff
• Vice President

The Director of National Intelligence is in charge of . . .

• economic issues abroad.
• information about other governments.
• national education plans.
• providing security advice to Congress.

A person chosen for a federal position by the President is called . . .

• an elector.
• an appointee.
• a cabinet member.

The power of a President to forgive a criminal and have him released from prison is called . . .

• a reprieve.
• an executive order.
• a pardon.
• amnesty.

Which office prepares the budget for the President?

• CEA
• EOP
• OMB
• NSC

A rule or command the President gives out that has the same force as a law is called . . .

• an amnesty.
• an executive order.
• a pardon.
• a reprieve.

Only the __________ can order troops into battle.

• Senate
• House of Representatives
• Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
• President

Only __________ can declare war.

• Congress
• the President
• The Secretary of Defense
• The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff