The Executive Branch

The executive branch is only the President.

• True
• False

The main job of the executive branch is to 

• enforce laws
• make laws
• interpret laws
• pardon criminals

Which department is the largest in the Executive Branch? 

• Department of Energy
• Department of Development
• Department of Defense
• Department of Treasury

In order for a law to be carried out, the executive branch must make specific rules. These rules are called __________. 

• amendment
• laws
• regulations
• cabinet

The secretary is the lead/head of each department in the Executive Branch. 

• True
• False 

Within each department, there are many independent ______________ that focus on specific issues. 

• agencies 
• regulations
• departments
• commissions

The 15 department heads make up the President's __________________. 

• Secret Service
• Department of State
• Congress 
• cabinet

Which of these are NOT ways to enforce laws?  

• Educate the public about new laws
• Deciding on whether a person is guilty or innocent
• Monitor the public to make sure laws are being followed
• Catch individuals or organizations not following the law 

If there is an issue with the highways, what department would deal with this issue? 

• Department of Commerce
• Department of Treasury 
• Department of Transportation
• Department of State 

If there is a terrorist threat to our nation, which department would deal with this threat? 

• Department of Agriculture
• Department of Commerce
• Department of Education 
• Department of Homeland Security