Executive Branch Unit

If the U.S. president and vice president are unable to serve, who becomes the chief executive officer of the country?

• The Speaker of the House of Representatives.
• The president pro tempore of the Senate.
• The Secretary of Defense.
• The secretary of commerce.

Why did the founding fathers create the Electoral College to select the nation's president?

• They did not want the state legislatures to select presidents because of the power of southern states.
• They did not want Congress to select the president because it would give the executive branch too much power.
• They wanted a buffer between Congress and the executive branch of government.
• They were not sure the people had the knowledge to make the best choice.

the acknowledged leader of the political party that controls the executive branch

• Chief of State

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Administrator

• Chief of Party

The President is expected to be “the representative of all the people.”

• Chief of Party

• Chief Legistlator

• Chief Citizen

• Chief Diplomat

The Constitution gives the President complete control of the nation's armed forces

• Chief Executive

• Chief of State

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Diplomat

Which amendment placed limits on Presidential term length?

• 21st

• 22nd

• 23rd

• 24th

Which amendment made it clear that the Vice President will become President if the President is removed from office?

• 17th

• 20th

• 23rd

• 25th

Which of the following is a power of the executive branch?

• Appoints federal judges

• Declares acts of Congress unconstitutional

• Ratifies treaties

• Impeaches and removes judges

Which statement describes the Electoral College?

• System to elect the Senate

• System to elect the President

• System to elect to the Supreme Court

• System to elect the House of Representatives

A rule or command the president gives out that has the same power as a law is called

• a pardon.

• an amnesty.

• a reprieve

• an executive order.