More Three Branches of Government

Who acts as the chairman of the Senate if the VP is absent?

• majority whip

• president pro tempore

• majority leader

• speaker of the house

The President and the Vice President head which branch?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• State

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the Presidency?

• be at least 35 years old

• previously held an elected office

• be a natural born citizen

• be a resident of the USA for 14 years

In which role does the President carry out the nation's laws?

• Chief Executive

• Head of State

• Chief Diplomat

• Economic Leader

In which role does the President act as a symbol of the country, greeting foreign dignitaries and other leaders?

• Economic Leader

• Commander in Chief

• Head of State

• Legislative Leader

The main function of the Judicial Branch is to

• make laws

• appoint judges

• interpret laws

• prove guilt

The jobs of which courts is to review decisions made in lower courts?

• appeals

• district

• superior

• civil

One major difference between Federal and State courts is that judges on Federal Courts...

• serve for life, or as long as they want

• serve for the governor

• are elected by citizens

• must have degrees in law

In North Carolina, the Governor and Lieutenant Governor....

• run on the same ticket

• are both always members of the same political party

• serve for ten years

• run on separate tickets

The difference between NC's Council of State and the President's Cabinet is

• the Council of State is elected by the citizens of the USA

• the Council of State is chosen by the Governor

• the Council of State is chosen by the General Assembly

• the Council of State is chosen by citizens of NC