Executive Branch Review Quiz

What is the main role of the President of the United States?

• To lead the country and head the executive branch of the federal government.

• To manage the legislative branch of the federal government

• To serve as the commander-in-chief of the military

• To oversee the judicial branch of the federal government

Which of the following is a power of the President? A) Declare war B) Approve laws C) Interpret laws

• B

• C

• D

• A

Who is responsible for advising the President on various matters and leading their respective departments? A) Cabinet Members B) Supreme Court Justices C) Senators

• F) Congressmen

• E) Mayors

• D) Governors

• A) Cabinet Members

What is the term length for a President of the United States?

• 6 years

• 2 years

• 10 years

• 4 years

Which of the following is a power of the President? A) Appointing Supreme Court Justices B) Creating new laws C) Overturning Supreme Court decisions

• E

• B

• A

• D

Who is the head of the executive branch of the United States government?

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Secretary of State

Which of the following is a role of the President? A) Leading the military B) Interpreting laws C) Approving treaties

• E) Conducting foreign policy negotiations

• D) Managing the national parks

• A

• F) Appointing Supreme Court justices

How many cabinet members are there in the United States government?

• 15

• 10

• 25

• 20

Which of the following is a power of the President? A) Vetoing bills B) Declaring laws unconstitutional C) Imposing taxes

• A

• F) Overturning state laws

• D) Appointing Supreme Court justices

• E) Creating new federal agencies

Who is responsible for confirming the President's appointments to the cabinet? A) Senate B) House of Representatives C) Supreme Court

• D) President

• A) Senate

• E) Vice President

• F) Secretary of State