Executive Branch--The President

Who is the leader of the Executive branch of government?

• The Speaker of the House

• The Majority of the Senate

• The Secretary of the State

• The President

Which is not part of the Executive Branch?

• The President

• The Secretary of State

• The Supreme Court

• The Vice President

What is the main job of the Vice President?

• To drive the president around in his limo

• The VP acts as Commander and Chief of the US armed forces.

• To take over as president if the president dies or can no longer do the job of president.

• To take part in parades and funerals

What are the functions of the Executive Office of the President?

• Advise the president on national security issues

• Brief the press on the president's activities

• Assist the president in running the many responsibilities of the Executive Branch

• None of the Above

Each Cabinet member must be approved by Congress

• True

• False

How many different Cabinet departments are there?

• 15

• 4

• 10

• 100

Which of the following is not a requirement to become President of the United States?

• You must have the constitution memorized

• You must be at least 35 years old

• You must be a natural born citizen

• You must have lived in the US for at least 14 years.

Which part of the Executive Branch votes to break a tie in the Senate?

• The Cabinet

• Vice President

• The President

• Secretary of State

What is the maximum number of times one person can be elected president?

• 1 time

• no limit

• 3 times

• 2 times

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

• The power to veto legislation from congress

• The power to break a tie vote in the Senate

• The power to sign treaties with foreign nations

• The power to pardon criminals