04 - Government Unit IV (Executive Branch) Review

Which branch of the United States government is primarily responsible for creating laws?

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

• Legislative branch

• Military branch

What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?

• Four years

• Two years

• Six years

• Eight years

How many members are there in the Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 200

What is required for Congress to override a presidential veto?

• Simple majority in both chambers

• Two-thirds majority in both chambers

• Three-fourths majority in both chambers

• Unanimous vote in both chambers

What is required for the Senate to confirm presidential nominations for important positions?

• A unanimous vote

• A majority vote

• A two-thirds vote

• A secret ballot

Who has the power to impeach the President?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court

• The Vice President

What is an example of a formal power of the President?

• Executive orders

• Veto legislation

• Setting the national agenda

• Lobbying for legislation

Which of the following is a limitation on the President's formal powers?

• Public opinion

• Congressional oversight

• Media portrayal

• Setting the national agenda

What is an informal power of the President?

• Appoint federal judges

• Grant pardons

• Executive agreements

• Command the military

What are the formal powers of the President as explicitly granted in the Constitution?

• Vetoing legislation, commanding the military, appointing officials, negotiating treaties

• Issuing executive orders, using media influence, claiming executive privilege

• Declaring war, setting tax rates, creating laws

• Organizing state elections, managing local governments, setting educational standards