Executive Branch & First Five Presidents

What type of government does the United States have?

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Theocracy

• Monarchy

The roles and responsibilities of each branch of the U.S. government are defined in which document?

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• U.S. Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

The role of the Executive Branch is to...

• Enforce Laws

• Create Laws

• Interpret (Judge) Laws

• Ignore Laws

Who makes up the Executive Branch?

• Parliament

• Congress

• President & Vice President

• Supreme Court

Which of the following is a requirement to run for president?

• Be at least 35 years old

• Speak at least two languages

• Have a college degree

• Have experience in government

How long is a presidential term?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

How many terms can a president serve?

• 2

• 4

• 5

• 8

Which president encouraged the creation of a federal court system and supported the Bill of Rights? Hint: He was a Virginian

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• James Monroe

The president is Chief Executive of the United States and Commander-in-Chief of the ___________________.

• U.S. Armed Forces

• U.S. Congress

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. Governors

Who was president during the War of 1812? Hint: He was also known as the Father of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• James Monroe