Executive Branch Study Guide

When the president issues an ___________________, or command it has the force of law.

• pardon

• executive order

• ambassador

• reprieve

The United States currently has 150 embassies located in foreign countries. Embassies facilitate relations between foreign powers and the United States by

• making communictions between governments easier

• protecting the rights of American citizens on foreign soil

• allowing CIA agents to live within the embassy's boundaries

• serving as points of contacts for tourists who need replacement passports

Formal agreements ratified by countries entering into the agreement

• treaties

• foreign policy

• embargo

• trade sanctions

Our nation's overall plan for dealing with other nations is referred to as

• trade sanction

• foreign policy

• military intervention

• treaties

Which of these was a precedent set by the first President of the United States?

• the popular election of the president

• the tradition of only serving two terms

• naming nine justices to the Supreme Court

• addressing the Chief Exectutive as "Your Highness"

The electoral college

• is appointed by the majority party of Congress

• approves the results of the General Election

• is responsible for electing the President

• meets yearly to revise election rules

Which amendment states that the vice president will become president if the president cannot perform his duties.

• 20th

• 22nd

• 25th

• 27th

The Cabinet departments in the U.S. government are included in which branch of government?

• Judicial Branch

• Treasury Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

Which of these follows the vice president in the line of sucession to the Presidency?

• Secretary of State

• The president of the Senate

• President Pro Tempore

• Speaker of the House of Representatives

Which amendment in the U.S. Constitution limits the president to 2 full terms or a maximum of 10 years?

• 20th

• 22nd

• 25th

• 27th