Executive Branch Constitutional Powers

Which article of the U.S. Constitution outlines the powers and responsibilities of the executive branch, including the President?

• a) Article I
  

• b) Article II
  

• c) Article III
  

• d) Article IV
  

The President is the Commander-in-Chief of which branch of the U.S. military?

• a) Army
  

• b) Navy
  

• c) Air Force
  

• d) All of the above
  

Which of the following is a power granted to the President regarding foreign affairs?

• a) Ratifying treaties
  

• b) Declaring war
  

• c) Impeaching foreign leaders
  

• d) None of the above
  

What is the President's role in the legislative process?

• a) He can introduce bills in Congress.
  

• b) He can veto bills passed by Congress.
  

• c) He can serve as a member of Congress.
  

• d) He can interpret the Constitution.
  

Which of the following is an exclusive power of the President, not shared with Congress?

• a) Impeaching federal judges
  

• b) Pardoning individuals for federal crimes
  

• c) Approving amendments to the Constitution
  

• d) Creating federal courts
  

In what situation can the President use an executive order?

• a) To create a new federal agency
  

• b) To amend the Constitution
  

• c) To bypass Congress and implement policies
  

• d) To remove Supreme Court justices
  

Which of the following powers allows the President to appoint federal judges and department heads with Senate approval?

• a) The power to grant reprieves and pardons
  

• b) The power to make treaties
  

• c) The power of appointment
  

• d) The power of the purse
  

The President can be impeached and removed from office for what offenses?

• a) Any criminal offense
  

• b) High crimes and misdemeanors
  

• c) Low-level policy disagreements
  

• d) Failure to pass legislation
  

What is the President's role in the federal budget process?

• a) He can create the budget without approval from Congress.
  

• b) He can veto the budget proposed by Congress.
  

• c) He can allocate funds to state governments.
  

• d) He has no role in the budget process.
  

Which of the following is NOT a power of the executive branch or the President?

• a) Granting reprieves and pardons
  

• b) Nominating Supreme Court justices
  

• c) Declaring war
  

• d) Conducting diplomacy with foreign nations