The Executive Branch

Which part of the Constitution creates the executive branch (presidency)?

• the Preamble
• Article 1
• Article 2
• Bill of Rights

In which role does the president represent the country as a role model, comforter, and welcoming agent (largely symbolic and ceremonial, like the monarch of Great Britain)?

• Chief of State
• Chief Executive
• Commander in Chief
• Chief Diplomat

In which role does the president command our armed forces?

• Chief Citizen
• Chief of State
• Commander in Chief
• Chief Executive

Which of the following is NOT a formal qualification to become president?

• at least 35 years old
• live in the U.S. for 14 years
• natural born citizen
• previous political experience

Which of the following is NOT a power of the president?

• veto bills
• commit and command troops
• appoint ambassadors
• declare war

Which amendment sets the president's term limits at two full terms or 10 years total?

• 12th Amendment
• 20th Amendment
• 22nd Amendment
• 25th Amendment

Which of the following is NOT a formal duty of the Vice-President?

• preside over the Senate
• help decide presidential disability
• sign bills

Which of the following is NOT an option for the president when he receives a bill from Congress?

• sign it into law
• veto it
• line item veto of sections he doesn't like
• take no action

This department makes coins and currency, collects taxes, and develops policy to help the economy.

• Department of Defense

• Department of Homeland Security

• Department of Justice

• Department of Treasury

Each year, the President delivers a message to Congress to signal upcoming goals his agenda for Congress.  The message is known as

• the U.S. Economic Report
• the State of the Union address
• the Congressional Mesage