Chapter Eight Section 4 How the Executive Branch Works

Chapter Eight Section 4 How the Executive Branch Works

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10 Qs

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Chapter Eight Section 4 How the Executive Branch Works

Chapter Eight Section 4 How the Executive Branch Works

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6th - 8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

It was mentioned that the office of the president has changed since the time of Thomas Jefferson. What would be the best description of that change?

The staff of the president has grown much larger
The staff of the president is about the same,but they are paid more.
The president is more in control of thegovernment than before
The president is now allowed to travel about the country where before he could not leave Washington.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which office would advise the president about terrorists who are trying to bring a nuclear weapon into the country?

Council of Economic Advisors
National Security Council
Secretary of State
Secretary of Defense

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which cabinet department isthe oldest? The Newest?

Dept. of Justice and Dept. of Defense
Dept. of Labor Dept. of Homeland Security
Dept. of State and the Dept. of Homeland Security
Dept. of the Treasury and the Dept. of Veterans Affairs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who approves the selection of the Cabinet?

House of Representatives
Senate
Supreme Court
Voters

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Central Intelligence Agency and NASA the National Aeronautics and Space Administration are examples of these. They deal with certain specific areas within the government.

executive agencies
government corporations
regulatory commissions
private companies

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The job of _________is to protect the public. They make and enforce rules that anindustry or group must follow. For example, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)makes rules for television and radio stations

executive agencies
government corporations
regulatory commissions
private companies

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the practice of hiring government workers on the basis of open, competitive examinations and proven abilitycalled?

The Spoils system
Civil Service System
The Records Examination

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