The Executive Branch

Which individual could qualify as candidate for president of the US?

• Martha is 45 years old; she has lived in Chicago for the last 18 years; she was born in Tampa

• Samuel is 27 years old; he has lived in New York City for the past 3 years; he was born in Israel to American Parents

• Max is 67 Years old; he has lived in Ontario Canada for all his life; he was born in Detroit

• Karen Is 42 years old; she has lived in Boston for the last 26 years; she was born in Ireland of Irish Parents

The 25^th amendment sets out the order of succession to the presidency. If the president dies the Vice President is next in line. Which official follows next?

• Secretary of Defense

• Secretary of State

• Speaker of the House

• The President Pro Tempore of the Senate

When the President of the United States hosts the President of France at a dinner at the white house, what role is the president performing?

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Executive

• Chief Diplomat

• Commander in Chief

During the 1976 Presidential Campaign Jimmy carter promised to pardon draft evaders from Vietnam War to help heal the wounds of the war. Shortly after he was elected President carter pardoned about 100,000 draft dodgers. How was he able to pardon so many at once?

• He was exercising his costmary powers as President.

• He was exercising his implied powers as President.

• He was exercising his emergency powers as president.

• He was exercising his expressed powers as President.

Which role does the President perform when speaking at a political rally in support of a candidate running for congress?

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief Executive

• Party Leader

• Head of State

Which governmental body conducts a trial to decide if the president of the US should be removed from office for “treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors”?

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• Cabinet

• House of Representatives

How does an executive order differ from a law?

• Executive orders are not limited by the constitution.

• Executive orders are not limited to military and foreign affairs.

• Executive orders do not need to be approved by congress.

• Executive orders are not subject to judicial review

How are the responsibilities of the legislative and executive branches of government different when it comes to treaties?

• U.S. Senate proposes treaties; the president carries out foreign treaties.

• U.S. Senate negotiates foreign treaties; the president approves treaties.

• U.S. Senate carries out foreign treaties; the president proposes treaties.

• U.S. Senate ratifies treaties; the president negotiates foreign treaties.

These the presidents top advisors he hires to help him run the Executive Branch

• Cabinet

• Committee

• The Supreme Court

• The A-team

How does the president affect the law making process

• The President has the final say in whether a law is passed. Either through signing or veto.

• Congress never needs the president to pass laws.

• The Constitution forbids it through separation of powers

• The President is responsible for making all laws.