SS.7.CG.3.8 Executive branch of government

Who is the head of the executive branch of the US federal government?

• Vice President

• Speaker of the House

• President

• Chief Justice

How long is the term of the President of the United States?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

What are the qualifications to become President of the United States?

• Must be 30 years old, live in the country for 10 years, and be a natural-born citizen

• Must be 35 years old, live in the country for 14 years, and be a natural-born citizen

• Must be 40 years old, live in the country for 20 years, and be a natural-born citizen

• Must be 45 years old, live in the country for 25 years, and be a natural-born citizen

Who is the head of the executive branch at the state level?

• Governor

• Mayor

• Senator

• Chief Justice

How many employees work for the US executive branch of the federal government?

• 1 million

• 2 million

• 3 million

• 4 million

Who is the head of the Senate?

• Vice President

• Speaker of the House

• President

• Chief Justice

Which department advises the President on what is going on around the world with other countries?

• Department of Defense

• Department of State

• Department of Justice

• Department of Treasury

Which department deals with trade?

• Department of Agriculture

• Department of Commerce

• Department of Labor

• Department of Energy

What is the President's major check on the power of Congress?

• Vetoing bills

• Appointing Supreme Court justices

• Making treaties

• Pardoning people

What is the President's role as the head of the military called?

• Chief of State

• Chief Executive

• Commander-in-Chief

• Chief Diplomat