iCivics Executive Branch: A Very Big Branch

What do independent agencies do in the government?

• Enforce laws directly controlled by the President

• Focus on issues that Congress has difficulty solving through legislation

• Operate under the direct authority of the President

• Handle all aspects of law enforcement

Which branch of government is responsible for carrying out laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Congressional

What is the primary responsibility of the executive branch?

• Enforcing laws

• Making laws

• Interpreting laws

• Reviewing laws

Who appoints the secretaries to lead each department?

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Supreme Court

• The Congress

What is the purpose of regulations created by the executive branch?

• To provide guidelines for the legislative branch

• To replace existing laws

• To enforce laws passed by Congress

• To detail how laws should be carried out

What is the primary function of the Department of Defense (DoD)?

• Enforcing international treaties

• Regulating trade agreements

• Managing diplomatic relations

• Protecting national security

What does the Cabinet do?

• Enforces laws

• Makes regulations

• Advises the President

• Oversees independent agencies

Which agency within DHS protects the president and vice president?

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

• Coast Guard

• Secret Service

• Department of Defense (DoD)

How many departments are there in the executive branch?

• 10

• 20

• 15

• 5

What distinguishes independent agencies from departments in the executive branch?

• They focus on international affairs

• They are controlled directly by the President

• They are not directly controlled by the President or executive branch

• They have fewer regulations to follow