Executive Branch Review Quiz

What are the primary powers and responsibilities of the President of the United States?

• Managing national parks and wildlife reserves

• Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, making treaties, appointing federal judges and officials, vetoing legislation

• Running the Federal Reserve and setting monetary policy

• Overseeing the Department of Education and setting curriculum standards

Name three executive departments and their respective roles in the federal government.

• Department of Agriculture, responsible for enforcing federal laws

• Department of Defense, Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security

• Department of Energy, responsible for overseeing the postal service

• Department of Education, responsible for managing national parks

What is the role of the Vice President in the Executive Branch?

• The Vice President is the head of the Supreme Court

• The Vice President serves as the President of the Senate and is first in the line of succession to the presidency.

• The Vice President is responsible for creating new laws

• The Vice President is in charge of the military

How does an executive order differ from a law passed by Congress, and what impact can it have?

• An executive order is a directive issued by the President that has the force of law, while a law passed by Congress is the result of the legislative process. Executive orders can have immediate impact, but they are subject to judicial review and can be overturned by Congress.

• An executive order is a directive issued by the President that can only be overturned by the President, while a law passed by Congress has immediate impact.

• An executive order is a directive issued by the President that can only be overturned by the President, while a law passed by Congress is the result of the legislative process.

• An executive order is a directive issued by the President that has no impact, while a law passed by Congress is the result of the legislative process.

Explain the concept of 'Cabinet' in the Executive Branch and its significance.

• A term used to describe the President's personal staff

• Group of senior government officials who advise the President and lead various government departments

• A small group of citizens who oversee the President's decisions

• A type of furniture used for storing documents and supplies

What is the significance of the State of the Union address in relation to the Executive Branch?

• It allows the President to outline the administration's legislative agenda and priorities.

• It is a platform for the President to promote their personal business interests

• It is a ceremonial speech with no real impact on policy

• It allows the President to declare war without congressional approval

The President hosts the Prime Minister of India at the White House. Which presidential role does this fall under

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Jurist

• Head of State

• Chief Citizen

Which article of the Constitution establishes the Executive Branch?

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 3

• Article 4

True or False: You must be born in the US to hold office as President.

• True

• False

How old do you have to serve as President?

• 25

• 30

• 35

• 40