Executive Branch Review

What is the major job of the executive branch?

• to make laws

• to execute/enforce laws

• to interpret laws

A group pardon to individuals for an offense against the government.

• pardon

• reprieve

• amnesty

• atonement

A rule issued by the president that has the force of law.

• executive order

• executive agreement

• law

• decree

A release from legal punishment

• pardon

• reprieve

• amnesty

When the president puts aside, or refuses to spend the money Congress has appropriated for a certain purpose.

• imprisonment

• compensation

• impoundment

• leak

Who has to approve the president's appointments?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• US Supreme Court

• Electoral College

Who chooses the president in case of a tie?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Electoral College

• the people

How long is the term for a president?

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

What is the maximum number of years a president can serve?

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

• 10 years

• 12 years

Which of the following is NOT a Constitutional qualification to be president?

• at least 35 years old

• natural born citizen

• resident of the US for at least 14 years

• citizen of the US for at least 14 years