Civics Chapter 13 - Executive Branch

What is the main job of the executive branch?

• to make laws

• to carry out laws

• to interpret laws

• to legislate laws

Expressed Powers of the President

• powers specifically given to the President by Article I of the Constitution

• powers specifically given to the President by Article II of the Constitution

• powers not stated directly in the Constitution, but implied

• allow the President to stretch his powers beyond the Constitution

What is the main implied power of the President?

• executive power

• necessary and proper clause

• executive orders

• elastic clause

Which of these is an expressed power of the President?

• ratify treaties

• approve appointments

• pardon criminals

• pass executive orders

Which of these is NOT an expressed power of the President?

• negotiate treaties

• appoint federal judges

• veto or sign legislation

• declare war

Which of these is an expressed power of the President?

• veto or sign legislation

• appoint judges and cabinet officials

• negotiate treaties

• pardon criminals

• all of the above

How is the War Powers Act an example of checks and balances?

• it limits the power of the president to send troops into combat without congressional approval

• it limits the power of the president to veto legislation without congressional override

• it limits the power of the president to hold onto tape recordings without congressional oversight

• it limits the power of the president to pass executive orders without congressional approval

How old do you have to be to run for president?

• 25

• 30

• 35

• 14

How long do you have to live in the US to run for president?

• 8 years

• 14 years

• 35 years

• for life (native born)

You have to be _______ to run for president

• native-born

• naturalized

• either native-born or naturalized