Executive Branch

Which branch of government is the presidency a part of?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

To be president you must be at least ___ years old

• 21

• 25

• 35

• 50

What does it mean to "veto" a law?

• The power of the President to say no to or to refuse a law

• The ability to pass a law without Congress

• The power of the Supreme Court to make a new law

What is the role of the members of the Cabinet?

• To advise the president on any subject related to the duties of their specific object

• To make new laws

• To hear arguments from people about why laws are good and bad

What is the primary role of the Executive Branch?

• to vote on laws

• to write laws

• to interpret laws

• to enforce laws

What is the President’s role in the U.S. legislative process?

• The Constitution outlines no role for the executive branch in the lawmaking process.

• The President sits on Congressional committees as a non-voting participant.

• The majority of the bills that are debated in Congress come from the President.

• The President either approves or vetoes a bill after it is approved by both Houses of Congress.

When a president makes sure that the laws of the Congress are carried out, which role is being fulfilled?

• Chief of Party

• Chief Executive

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Diplomat

Which Presidential power relates to the president's ability to be in charge of the Nation's armed forces?

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief Administrator

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Administrator

What does the President do as Chief Legislator?

• Leads the military
• Leads the Executive Branch
• Gives awards to deserving citizens
• Proposes laws to Congress

What does the President do as Chief Diplomat?

• Leads foreign policy
• Leads his political party
• Leads the Executive Branch
• Leads the military