Executive Branch Assessment

As Commander-in Chief, the President is allowed to do which of the following?

• lead troops as their chief military leader

• send troops to assist after a hurricane

• approve a pay raise for military personnel

• decalre war on another country at any time

To become President, a person must

• be at least 30 years old

• have always lived in the United States

• be an American citizen for at least 14 years.

• be a United States resident for at least 14 years.

The chief responsibility of the Vice President is

• presiding over the Seante.

• handling ceremonial tasks.

• taking part in Senate votes.

• making succession decisions.

Which of the following would prevent someone from becoming President?

• not holding another office

• not being at least 35 years old

• not having a college degree

• not being wealthy

Which government job must be nominated by the President and confirmed by Congress?

• Assistant to the National Security Advisor

• White House Chief of Staff

• Press Secretary

• Secretary of State

Which executive department coordinates efforts to protect against terrorism?

• Deaprtment of Health and Human Services

• Department of Defense

• Department of Veterans Affairs

• Department of Homeland Security

The Department of Commerce addresses issues related to...

• worker discrimination.

• American businesses and industry.

• education.

• social services such as Medicare and Medicaid.

There are ____ Electoral College votes available; in order for a candidate to win the Presidency, he/she must win at least ___ votes.

• 500/250

• 538/270

• 450/450

• 300/200

The President's power to execute the law covers...

• only laws that are written in the Constitution.

• state laws only.

• only those federal laws that the President supports.

• all federal laws, regardless of whether the President agrees with them or not.

The President can exercise legislative power over Congress by...

• preventing a bill from coming before the President.

• routinely telling Congress when it must adjourn.

• recommending legislation.

• the President has no legislative power.