Legislative and Executive Branch Review

The Executive Branch is lead by?

• Senate

• Cabinet

• President

• Congress

Answer explanation

The Executive Branch is led by the President, who is the head of state and government, responsible for enforcing laws and overseeing the federal administration. The other options, like the Senate and Congress, are part of the Legislative Branch.

The Legislative Branch power is to?

• Veto bills

• interpret the law

• Write bills

• enforce the law

Answer explanation

The Legislative Branch is responsible for writing bills, which are proposed laws. The other options pertain to the powers of the Executive Branch (vetoing and enforcing laws) and the Judicial Branch (interpreting laws).

What happens if a president dies?

• congress leads the country

• A new president gets elected

• The candidate that lost gets appointed

• The vice president leads the country

Answer explanation

If a president dies, the vice president assumes the presidency, ensuring continuity of leadership. This is established by the Presidential Succession Act, making the vice president the immediate successor.

Which of the following is a qualification for a cabinet member?

• Cannot be a member of Congress or hold any elected office

• Hold a senator or a House of Representative position before

• Live in the state they represent

• Be at least 35 years old

Answer explanation

A cabinet member cannot be a member of Congress or hold any elected office, ensuring they can focus on their executive duties without conflicts of interest. This disqualifies them from holding dual roles.

The president has the power to ?

• Create laws about taxes

• Veto bills

• Approve the making of money

• Declare war

Answer explanation

The president has the power to veto bills, which means they can reject legislation passed by Congress. This is a key check on legislative power, ensuring the president can influence lawmaking.

a system of government in which the legislature comprises two houses.

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• Executive Branch

• congress

Answer explanation

A system of government with a legislature comprising two houses is known as a bicameral system, which is part of the separation of powers. This structure allows for distinct legislative functions and checks within the government.

Congress is divided between ?

• Checks and Balances

• Cabinet and House of Representatives

• Senate and House of representatives

• President and Vice President

Answer explanation

Congress is divided into two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. This structure allows for a system of checks and balances within the legislative branch.

 a system in which the different parts of an organization (such as a government) have powers that affect and control the other parts so that no part can become too powerful

• Veto

• Checks and Balances

• Cabinet

• Congress

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Checks and Balances' as it describes a system where different parts of an organization, like a government, have powers that limit each other, preventing any one part from becoming too powerful.

The U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Each state has two U.S. Senators and at least one U.S. Representative; the more residents a state has, the more U.S. Representatives it is allowed.

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Bicameral

• Congress

Answer explanation

The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives together form Congress, which is the legislative branch of the government. Each state has two Senators and varying Representatives based on population, highlighting the structure of Congress.

a group of the most senior advisers or ministers in a government, who meet regularly to discuss policies. 

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Cabinet

• Congress

Answer explanation

The term 'Cabinet' refers to a group of senior advisers or ministers in a government who meet regularly to discuss policies, making it the correct choice. The Senate and House of Representatives are legislative bodies, while Congress encompasses both.