Civics Exam #3 - Executive Branch

What is your name?

The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?

• legislative branch
• executive branch
• judicial branch

The President of the United States is elected for how many years?

• 1 year
• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years

The President of the United States can only serve two terms. Why?

• the President is limited to 1 term
• To keep the president from becoming too powerful
• the President is not limited to any number of terms

What is the name of the President of the United States now?

(a)  

What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

(a)  

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

• the Speaker of the House
• the senior Senator from the President's home state
• the Governor of the President's home state
• the Vice President

What is one power of the President?

• make laws
• decide Supreme Court cases
• declare war
• Commander-in-Chief

Who is Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. military?

• The Secretary of Defense
• The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
• The President of the United States
• The Admiral of the Navy

Who signs bills into law?

• The President of the United States
• The Secretary of State
• The Speaker of the House of Representatives
• The Senate Majority Leader