Executive Learning Centers Post Test

Which of the following is a power of the executive branch?

• Appoint federal judges

• Declare laws unconstitutional

• ratifies treaties

• impeaches and removes officials

A rule or command the president gives out

• pardon

• amnesty

• reprieve

• an executive order

The Executive Branch of the United States requires a variety of duties. Which of the following duties would be the primary duty?

• convene both Houses in case of disagreement

• carry out laws passed by Congress

• receive ambassadors and other public ministers

• give Congress information on the State of the Union

Which of the following is an example of the president's role as commander in chief?

• sending troops overseas to support foreign policy decisions

• appointing justices

• issuing an executive order

• granting a presidential pardon

The President calls for a meeting with the leaders of different European countries to discuss ways to deal with terrorism. He is playing the role of

• Chief Diplomat

• Legislative Leader

• Economic Leader

• Chief Executive

The President addresses the nation every year in January during the what?

• State of the Country Address

• State of the United States Address

• State of the Union Address

• State of the Federation Address

A group of advisers to the President that include the heads of departments are called the what?

• Senate

• Cabinet

• Ambassadors

• Diplomats

When meeting with the Cabinet, what job is the President doing?

• Commander in Chief

• Chief of Party

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Executive

The Chief Executive’s power to release a convicted criminal from any punishment. Can apply to someone even before being charged with a crime.

• Pardon

• Clemency

• Amnesty

• Exempt

The purpose of the presidential cabinet is to

• advise and help the president

• advise Congress

• help make laws

• decide if laws are fair