Executive Branch Review

What is the purpose of the executive branch?

• To create new laws and regulations
• To oversee the judicial and legislative branches

• To manage state and local governments
• To execute or carry out laws and defend the constitution

Who is head of the executive branch?

• the governor

• the president

• the speak of the house

• congress

The 22nd amendment limits the president to...

• Unlimited terms if voted for by the citizens

• one term; 2 years

• 3 full terms; 6 years

• two full terms; 4 years

Requirements to hold office as president and vice president include...

(select three)

• 35 years old

• 25 years old

• native born

• 14 year resident of the US

• minimum five years experience in politics

Some of the president's roles include chief executive, commander in chief, chief diplomat, and party leader.

• True

• False

Which are powers of the president? (select 3)

• sign or veto legislation

• send troops into battle

• declare war

• approve cabinet members

• sign executive agreements with other countries

What is an executive order?

• A legal document signed by Congress.
• A public statement made by the Vice President.
• An executive order is a directive issued by the President that has the force of a law

• A type of law passed by state legislatures.

What are two limits on the executive branch? (select three)

• senate must approve most appointments

• congress can impeach a president

• Congress can pass laws that to limit presidential powers

• Citizens can impeach the president

The Supreme court can declare presidential actions unconstitutional.

• True

• False

Who is first in the line of succession to the president?

• vice president

• speak of the house

• president pro-tempore

• cabinet members