Executive Branch Practice Test

Concerning electors, which of the following was intended by the Framers?

• that they be independent to choose the best candidate
• that they represent the choices of their party
• that they be chosen by popular vote
• that they be members of a legislative body

In which role does the President hold all executive powers?

• chief of state
• chief diplomat
• chief executive
• chief legislator

The rise of ______ required changes in the electoral system.

• the power of the press
• political parties
• special interests
• scandals

What Cabinet member falls in the line of presidential success after the President pro tempore of the Senate?

• The Vice President
• Secretary of the Treasury
• Secretary of State
• Director of Homeland Security

The President is the chief _______ when suggesting bills to Congress.

• citizen
• diplomat
• executive
• legislator

Who decided the winner of the Presidential election of 1800?

• the House of Representatives
• the Senate
• the electoral college
• American citizens

Which of the following presidential roles involves leading the Democrats or Republicans?

• chief citizen
• chief of party
• chief executive
• chief legislator

As the leader of the armed forces, the President is known as the

• commander in chief
• chief diplomat
• chief executive
• chief legislator

The official duties of the Vice President are to preside over the Senate

• write legislation.
• help decide if the President is disabled.
• choose the Cabinet.
• lead the part of the executive branch.

A(n) ______ is a diplomat who is sent back to his or her country.

• absentee ambassador
• autocratic ambassador
• president pro tempore
• persona non grata