Fast Facts Unit 4 Executive Branch

Identify the branch of government that is responsible for enforcing or carrying out the laws.

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Presidential Branch

Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?

• Speaker of the House

• President

• President Pro Tempore

• Vice President

Select ALL the POWERS of the Executive Branch.

• Executes the law of the land

• Interprets the law

• Administers the federal bureaucracy

• Prepares the annual budget

• Appoints cabinet members, ambassadors and federal judges

The President's annual speech to Congress about the condition of our nation is called -

• Annual Congressional update

• State of the Country Address

• State of the Union Address

• State of America Address

What is the name of the President's advisors that includes the 15 departments?

• Cabinet

• Executive Agency

• Executive Advisors

• Advisors of the Executive Branch

What is it called when the President rejects a Congressional bill?

• Ban

• Veto

• Denial

• Prohibit

Select ALL the ways the Executive Branch (President) can influence policymakers; bills (Congress)

• Propose legislation during the State of the Union Address

• Appeal directly to the people (Ex. TV speech)

• Appoint officials who carry out the laws

• Approve or veto legislation

When the President helps to determine and shape foreign policy, his role is called -

• Commander in Chief

• Chief of Party

• Chief of State

• Chief Diplomat

When the President campaigns for a member of his party, his role is called -

• Commander in Chief

• Chief of Party

• Chief of State

• Chief Diplomat

When the President sends the U.S. Navy to the Mediterranean Sea to protect U.S. allies, his role is called -

• Commander in Chief

• Chief of Party

• Chief of State

• Chief Diplomat