U.S. Government Quiz

What is the Executive Branch?

• They make the laws

• They interpret the laws

• They enforce the law

What is impeachment?

• You broke the law so you are in trouble

• You are doing well so you get rewarded

• You eat a peach

Name 2 requirements of the president (pick 2)

• Born in the United States

• 25 years old

• 35 years old

• Can be born anywhere

When does the Vice President become President?

• When the President is impeached

• When the President goes on vacation

• When the Vice President is elected

• When the current President dies, resigns, is removed, or is unable to serve.

What does the department of defense do? hint: Defense

• The Department of Defense focuses on international trade.

• The Department of Defense oversees public health initiatives.

• The Department of Defense manages national security and military operations.

• The Department of Defense manages environmental protection policies.

What is the department of Justice?

• The Department of Justice is the U.S. federal executive department controls courts and determines if people go to jail

• The Department of Justice is responsible for creating new laws

• The Department of Justice provides legal advice to businesses.

• The Department of Justice manages local law enforcement.

What is the department of Transportation?

• A local community service for bike rentals.

• An international organization for air travel.

• The Department of Transportation is a government agency that oversees transportation systems.

• A private company managing highways.

What is the Presidential Cabinet?

• A closet where the president keeps all his suits

• A group of people that help the president do his/ her job.

• Cabinets in the presidents kitchen

True or False: The President can choose anyone for their cabinet WITHOUT approval

• True

• False

In the Presidential Succession, who is after the vice president? (Look at your Presidential Succession page in your notebook!)

• Secretary of State

• Speaker of the House

• Chief Justice

• Attorney General