Executive Branch Test Study Guide- Modified

Which article of the Constitution describes the structure, roles, and powers of the Executive Branch?

• 25th Article
• Article 2

The role of the Executive Branch is to carry out federal laws and

• defend the Constitution
• make state laws

The constitutional qualifications for Vice President are the same as for President.

• True
• False

When is Election Day?

• January 20th (according to the 20th Amendment)
• Tuesday after the first Monday in November of the election year

How long is a President's term of office?

• Six years
• Four years

A directive issued by the President that has the force of law

• Executive Order
• Executive Legislation

As Commander in Chief, the President is the civilian head of the

• Legislative branch
• Armed forces

The War Powers Act of 1973 restricts the President's authority to

• Sign treaties with foreign countries
• Send troops into battle

According to the War Powers Act, troops may only be sent into a hostile situation for ___ days without the approval of Congress.

• 365
• 60

The _________________ serves as president of the Senate, but may only vote in order to break a tie.

• President
• Vice President