Executive Branch Retest

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

• Directive 66
• 25th Article
• Bill of Rights
• Article 2

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

• seek re-election
• defend the Constitution
• make state laws
• pass an annual budget

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
• 14 days before the presidential inauguration
• Monday before the second Wednesday in October

How long is a President's term of office?

• Six years
• There are no term limits
• Two terms
• Four years

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

• Veto
• Executive Order
• Presidential Decree
• Executive Legislation

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

• Legislative branch
• American Governors Association
• Armed forces
• Supreme Court

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

• Sign treaties with foreign countries
• Reduce the federal budget
• Declare war against our allies
• 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
• 2 (48 hours)
• 14
• 60

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

• President
• Chief Justice
• Vice President
• Speaker of the House