Executive Branch Quiz-US History 1

What is the purpose of the executive branch of the US Government?

• to declare laws unconsitutional

• Collect taxes, regulate commerce, and declare war.
• Provide education, healthcare, and social services.
• execute and carry out federal laws and defend the constitution.

To become President, a person must have been a resident in the United States for how many years?

• 14

• 10

• 21

• 35

What is the minimum age required to be President?

• 35 years old

• 40 years old

• 45 years old

• 30 years old

Which section of the Constitution creates lays out the roles and powers of the executive branch?

• Article I
• Article II
• Article III
• Preamble

Established presidential term limits; presidents can not be elected for more than 2 terms

• 12th
• 22nd
• 24th
• 16th

How long is the term of the President of the United States?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

Which Supreme Court case limited executive privileges?

• United States v. Nixon
• Roe v. Wade
• Brown v. Board of Education
• Marbury v. Madison

Which of the following is NOT a power of the President?

• Veto bills
• Appoint Supreme Court Justices
• Approving presidential appointments

• negotiate treaties

Which executive department was most recently established?

• Department of Homeland Security
• Department of Justice
• Department of Defense
• Department of Education

Who makes up the presidential cabinet?

• Presidential Advisors

• Members of Congress
• State Governors
• Supreme Court Justices