Executive Branch

What is the primary role of the executive branch in the United States?

• To make laws

• To Enforce Laws

• To Interpret Laws

Which of the following hypothetical people would be eligible to be elected President?

• 58-year-old man who was born in Alaska and has already served as President for two, nonconsecutive terms

• A 61-year-old man born in California who has lived in Canada for 5 years when he was a teen

• A 34-year-old man who was born in Massachusetts and has lived in the United States his entire life

How long is a presidential term?

• 2 years

• 6 years

• 4 years

Who is the leader of the Executive branch of the government?  

• The majority leader of the Senate

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Executive Branch?   

• The Cabinet

• The Supreme Court

• President

• The Vice President

What is the main job of the Vice President?   

• To lead the cabinet meetings and take notes for the president.

• To drive the president around in his limousine.

• To take over as president if the president dies or can no longer do the job of president.

  How many different Cabinet departments are there?   

• 4

• 10

• 15

What is the maximum number of times one person can be elected president?  

• 1

• 2

• 3

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to become President of the United States?   

• You must have the U.S. Constitution memorized by heart.

• You must be a natural-born US Citizen

• You must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years.

The presidential power to block an act of Congress by refusing to sign it is called

• authoritative power.

• veto power.

• supreme power.