SS7.CG.3.8 Executive Branch

The following shows the relationship between the Legislative and Executive Branches .

 

Congress-Creates Laws

The President- ?

• judges laws

• enforces laws

• Edits laws

• interprets laws

Which of the following is a power of the executive branch?

• Declares acts of Congress unconstitutional

• borrows money

• Directing the Military

• ratifies treaties

Which best explains the difference between the job of the legislative branch and executive branch when it comes to filling a Supreme Court vacancy?

• The President nominates a judge, the Senate approves a judge

• The Senate nominates a judge, the President approves a judge

• The President interviews a judge, the Senate hires a judge

• 1. The Senate hires a judge, the President can impeach a judge

Which section of the Constitution outlines Executive Power?

• Article IV

• Article III

• Article I

• Article II

The passage below is from a speech by President George W. Bush, March 19, 2003. 

On my orders, coalition forces have begun striking selected targets of military importance to undermine Saddam Hussein's ability to wage war. These are opening stages of what will be a broad and concerted campaign.

Source: Office of the White House Press Secretary Archives 

 

What constitutional power justifies the actions described in the passage?

• Chief Economist

• Chief Legislator

• Commander-in-chief

• Chief Executive

Which of the following is a process the executive branch does?

• Veto Legislation

• Impeach Government Officials

• Declare an act Unconstitutional

An Executive Order is issued by the President and does not require the approval of Congress.

• True

• False

For a presidential appointment to be fulfilled, the House of Representatives has to approve the appointment.

• True

• False

The following is a an example of a function of an administrative agency.

"After Congress passed the Clean Air Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made regulations about how much pollution a factory is allowed to put into the air."

Which administrative agency function is being described in the excerpt above?

• Enforcing Laws and Regulations

• Make Regulations

• Advise

Which is an important function of an administrative agency?

• passing federal laws

• running the U.S. armed forces

• making detailed regulations

• resolving disputes