Civics EOC Review 3.8-The Executive Branch

Who heads the executive branch of the US federal government?

• The President

• The Secretary of State

• The Chief Justice

• The Vice President

How many terms can a President serve?

• Two

• One

• Three

• Four

What is the minimum age requirement to become President?

• 35 years

• 40 years

• 30 years

• 45 years

What is the role of the Vice President in the Senate?

• Minority Leader

• Speaker

• Majority Leader

• Tiebreaker Vote

How many cabinet advisers are there?

• 12

• 15

• 10

• 20

What is the newest cabinet department formed after 9/11?

• Department of Homeland Security

• Department of Health and Human Services

• Department of Energy

• Department of Education

Which department is responsible for the nation's defense?

• Department of Justice

• Department of State

• Department of Interior

• Department of Defense

Which agency is responsible for food and medicine safety?

• CIA

• FBI

• EPA

• FDA

What does the executive branch do?

• Reviews laws

• Makes laws

• Interprets laws

• Enforces laws

What power allows the President to reject bills passed by Congress?

• Veto Power

• Executive Order

• Pardoning Power

• Appointment Power