Executive Quiz Review

What does the executive branch do?

• Make laws

• Declare laws unconstitutional

• Enforce laws

Who is the executive at the county level?

• County Executive

• Mayor

• Governor

• President

Who is the executive at the city level?

• County Executive

• Mayor

• Governor

• President

Which is a check the executive branch has over the legislative branch?

• Can declare laws unconstitutional

• Can override a president's veto

• Can grant pardons and reprieves

• Can suggest laws to Congress

What can the president do to get around having a law go through Congress?

• Have a law passed by the judicial branch

• Sign an executive order

• Appoint an ambassador to do it

• Ask the governors

Which role of the president is characterized by ceremonies and photo opportunities?

• Chief Citizen

• Economic Leader

• Chief of State

• Chief Executive

Which role is the president doing when vetoing, signing, or suggesting a bill/law?

• Chief of Party

• Chief Citizen

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief Legislator

When the Governor uses the National Guard, which role is it?

• Commander-in-Chief

• Chief Executive

• Economic Leader

• Chief Legislator

Where does the VA Governor get his power?

• US Constitution

• VA Constitution

• Fairfax County Legislation

• Executive orders from the president

This group in the executive branch is responsible for operating the day-to-day functions of the federal government, including the many agencies.

• Cabinet

• Bureaucracy

• City Council

• Board of Supervisors