Executive Branch: The President

1) Who is the leader of the Executive branch of the government?

• The Speaker of the House

• The Majority Leader of the Senate

• The Secretary of State

• The President

• The Chief Justice

2) Which of the following is not a part of the Executive Branch?

• The Cabinet

• The Supreme Court

• The President

• The Secretary of State

• The Vice President

3) What is the main job of the Vice President?

• To drive the president around in his limousine.

• The vice president acts as Commander and Chief of the U.S. armed forces.

• To take over as president if the president dies or can no longer do the job of president.

• To lead the cabinet meetings and take notes for the president.

• To take part in parades and funerals.

4) What are some of the functions of the Executive Office of the President?

• Advise the president on national security issues.

• Brief the press on the president`s activities.

• Assist the president in running the many responsibilities of the Executive Branch.

• All of the above.

• None of the above.

5) True or False: Each cabinet member must be approved by the U.S. Congress.

• True

• False

6) How many different Cabinet departments are there?

• 4

• 10

• 100

• 27

• 15

7) Which of the following is not a requirement to become President of the United States?

• You must be a natural born US Citizen

• You must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years.

• You must have the U.S. Constitution memorized by heart.

• You must be at least 35 years old.

8) Which part of the Executive Branch votes to break a tie in the Senate?

• Vice President

• Secretary of State

• The President

• White House Head of Staff

• The Cabinet

9) What is the maximum number of times one person can be elected president?

• 1 time

• 2 times

• 3 times

• 4 times

• No limit, as long as they are elected by the people.

10) Which of the following is not a power of the president?

• The power to veto legislation from congress.

• The power to break a tie vote in the Senate.

• The power to sign treaties with foreign nations.

• The power to pardon criminals.

• None of the above.