Exploring the Executive Branch and Presidential Powers

What branch of the U.S. government does Article 2 focus on?

• State Government

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

What is one of the requirements to become President of the United States?

• Must have a college degree

• Must be a natural-born citizen

• Must have lived in the U.S. for 10 years

• Must be at least 40 years old

Which power allows the President to be the commander-in-chief of the military?

• Appointment Power

• Executive Power

• Judicial Power

• Legislative Power

Who must approve the President's appointments?

• State Governors

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court

• The Senate

What allows the President to negotiate treaties with other countries?

• Legislative authority

• Judicial oversight

• Expressed powers

• Implied powers

What can the President do if he disagrees with a bill?

• Pass it to the Supreme Court

• Veto the bill

• Ignore the bill

• Sign it into law

What is an executive order?

• A directive issued by the President with the force of law

• A treaty negotiated with foreign countries

• A decision made by the Supreme Court

• A law passed by Congress

What is required for a person to issue executive orders?

• A Supreme Court ruling

• Being the President

• A national emergency

• Approval from Congress

What are implied powers?

• Powers held by the legislative branch

• Powers explicitly stated in the Constitution

• Powers assumed to be held by the President not explicitly stated in the Constitution

• Powers granted to the state governments

Who advises the President as part of the presidential cabinet?

• State Governors

• Supreme Court Justices

• Members of Congress

• Appointed advisors