3.8 Understanding the Executive Branch

Who heads the executive branch at the national level?

• The Senator

• The President

• The Governor

• The Mayor

What is one of the important powers of the executive branch?

• Passing laws

• Declaring war

• Issuing executive orders

• Judging legal cases

What can a president or governor do to a bill they disagree with?

• Sign it immediately

• Ignore it

• Veto it

• Promote it

Who confirms the nominations made by the President?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The citizens

• The Supreme Court

What level of government is a Mayor associated with?

• Local

• International

• State

• National

What do administrative agencies do?

• Judge legal cases

• Elect officials

• Enforce laws

• Make laws

What is an example of an administrative agency?

• The FBI

• The CIA

• NASA

• The EPA

What power helps ensure a balance of power between branches?

• The power to make laws

• The power to judge cases

• The veto power

• The power to declare war

Who is elected to serve as the chief executive of a state?

• The President

• The Governor

• The Senator

• The Mayor

What allows the executive branch to take action without legislative process?

• Public voting

• Judicial review

• Executive orders

• Legislative hearings