Structures and Powers of the Executive Branch (Executive Branch)

Which of these is a responsibility of Maryland's state government?

• Military Training
• Education Policy
• Social Security
• Medicare Programs

Which of these principles of government is demonstrated when the governor of Maryland vetoes a bill?

• Federalism
• Popular Sovereignty
• Checks and Balances
• Representative Democracy

When flooding occurs in Maryland, which of the following actions could the governor take immediately to preserve order and ensure the safety of citizens?

• Mobilize the National Guard to protect private property
• Order the construction of more bridges
• Propose state legislation aimed at protecting the wetlands
• Propose federal legislation for low-interest loans

Read the excerpt below. The President in every possible instance shall consult with Congress before introducing United States Armed Forces into hostilities [military conflicts]  . . .  and after every such introduction shall consult regularly with the Congress until United States Armed Forces are no longer engaged in hostilities. . . .  The War Powers Act of 1973 Based on the excerpt, the War Powers Act was most likely issued in response to

• Protest against drafting women
• lack of preparedness in the armed forces
• expansion by the President of his role as Commander in Chief
• attempts by the Supreme Court to control the Department of Defense (DOD)

Read the quotation below. “Americans are free  . . .  to disagree with the law but not to disobey it. For in a government of laws and not of men, no man, however prominent or powerful, and no mob however unruly or boisterous, is entitled to defy a court of law.” President John F. Kennedy The quotation above most directly supports presidential actions that

• Improve international relations
• improve the economy
• ensure public order and safety
• ensure individual rights

Read the news headline below. Government Fines Company for Failing to Correct Hazardous Machine Parts. Based on the headline, which of these is a purpose of this action?

• to protect workers from injury
• to teach workers how to use machines
• to make new machines parts
• to find jobs for unemployed workers

Which body must approve the President’s Cabinet appointments?

• US Supreme Court
• Electoral College
• Council of Economic Advisers
• U.S. Senate

Which headline illustrates a power of local government?

• Plan developed for garbage and litter clean-up
• Constitution amended to change voting age
• New requirements enacted for driving licenses
• Post offices to close for Federal Holiday