Executive Branch Review

The president is acting like Chief Legislator when he

• Sends troops into battle

• Designs American foreign policy

• Vetos or signs a law

• Endorses a candidate from his political party

Which part of Congress conducts a trial to decide if an official is removed from office? 

• Senate
• Cabinet
• Supreme Court
• House of Representatives

How does an executive order differ from a law? 

• Executive orders are not subject to judicial review. 
• Executive orders are not limited by the Constitution.
• Executive orders do not need to be approved by Congress
• Executive orders are limited to foreign affairs. 

The Electoral College is

• Where money is printed to be given to every natural born citizen.

• When Americans cast their vote for a presidential candidate, they are really voting for an elector. Each candidate needs at least 270 votes in the Presidential Election.

• A College located in Livingston, NJ.

• When Americans cast their vote for a presidential candidate, they are really voting for an elector. Each candidate needs at least 370 votes in the Election of Governor.

The role of Commander in Chief is

• The leader of the U.S. Armed Forces, can enter into war for 90 days, and can make requests for more troops.

• Makes all of the decisions for the U.S. Armed Forces.

• The ability of doing nothing all day long.

• Can enter into war for 90 days, and can make requests for more troops.

The advisors to the president are called the:

• first lady

• assistants

• cabinet

• electors

An official act by the President forgiving a person convicted of a crime and freeing that person from serving his/her sentence.

• Excuse
• Commutation
• Pardon
• Termination

Which of these is NOT a power of the president?

• commander in chief
• appoint ambassadors
• declare war
• grant pardons

Presidential Roles: Builds goodwill with other countries and represents America in ceremonies.

• Chief Diplomat
• Head of State
• Party Leader

the president meets with foreign leaders, appoints ambassadors, and makes treaties (with Senate approval)

• Head of State
• Chief Diplomat
• Chief Executive
• Commander in Chief