Unit 4: The Executive Branch

Front

Which of the following is a power of the executive branch?
Appoints federal judges, Declares acts of Congress unconstitutional, Ratifies treaties, Impeaches and removes judges

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Appoints federal judges

Front

Which statement describes the Electoral College?

Back

System to elect the President

Front

A rule or command the president gives out that has the same power as a law is called

Back

an executive order.

Front

What is the maximum length of time someone can serve as president of the United States, according to the Twenty-second Amendment?

Back

8 years

Front

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

Back

carry out laws passed by Congress

Front

What action is taken to formally accuse an official of misconduct in office? Options: habeas corpus, pardon, censure, impeachment

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impeachment

Front

Which of the following is an example of the president's role as commander in chief? Options: sending troops overseas to support foreign policy decisions, appointing justices to the Supreme Court, issuing an executive order about an administrative problem, granting a presidential pardon

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sending troops overseas to support foreign policy decisions

Front

Which individual is qualified to the President? Options: Max is 67 years old, born in Orlando, and has lived his entire life in Canada. Karen is 43 years old, born in Key West, and has lived in the Keys her entire life. Martha is 34 years old, born in Jacksonville, and has lived in Florida her entire life. Samuel is 52 years old, is a naturalized citizen and has been living in the USA for the last 20 years.

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Karen is 43 years old, born in Key West, and has lived in the Keys her entire life.

Front

Which list includes roles of the president? Options: Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive

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Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive

Front

Which article in the Constitution deals with the Executive Branch?

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