The Executive Branch

The President does not have the power to "check" the judicial branch.

• True

• False

The power of the Presidency has increased over time.

• True

• False

The President is elected when he receives a majority of the popular vote.

• True

• False

According to the Presidential Succession Act of 1947, which of the officers follows the Vice-President in the line of Presidential succession?

• the Speaker of the House

• the Majority Whip

• the Secretary of State

• the Vice-President

There are Electoral College votes available. In order for a presidential candidate to win the Presidency s/he must win at least

• 538/270

• 450/450

• 500/250

• 300/200

The power of the Presidency has been cause for debate MAINLY because

• The presidency is the most powerful office in the world.

• The Constitution provides a very strict definition of the executive power.

• The Constitution provided a loose definition of executive power.

• The presidency in an office that operates in full view of the public.

One of the major problems with the Electoral College system is that

• the winner of the popular vote is not guaranteed the presidency.

• the incumbent President is usually reelected.

• the majority party in Congress has an advantage when the electorate votes.

• electors are required to vote according to the wishes of their constituency.

The President's power to execute the law covers

• only those federal laws that the President supports.

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

• only laws that are enumerated in the Constitution.

• state laws only.

The President exercises legislative power over Congress by

• recommending legislation.

• preventing a bill from coming before the President.

• routinely telling Congress when it must adjourn.

• the President does not have legislative power.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the growth of executive power?

• Mass media has given the President more power.

• People have demanded the Federal Government take on a larger role in society.

• Congress has passed laws to increase the power of the President.

• All of the above are reasons for the growth of executive power.