The Executive Branch

The Cabinet is made up of how many departments?

• 10

• 12

• 20

• 15

TRUE OR FALSE: The Department of Justice, Treasury Department, and Department of Agriculture are all Cabinet Departments.

• True

• False

The 25^th amendment sets out the order of succession to the presidency. If the president dies the Vice President is next in line. Which official follows next?

• Secretary of Defense

• Secretary of State

• Speaker of the House

• The President Pro Tempore of the Senate

Which of the following is not a strength of the executive branch?

• Efficient decision-making

• National security and defense responsibilities

• Lack of accountability

• Concentration of power

Which of the following is a potential weakness of the executive branch?

• Efficient decision-making

• National security and defense responsibilities

• Strong leadership

• Potential for authoritarianism

When the executive branch concentrates significant power in the hands of a few individuals, what potential issue may arise?

• Strong leadership

• Efficient decision-making

• Lack of accountability

• Potential for authoritarianism

What can the lack of accountability in the executive branch potentially lead to?

• Efficient decision-making

• Concentration of power

• Corruption and neglect of public interest

• Strong leadership

Which branch of government is responsible for ensuring national security and defense?

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

• Executive branch

• None of the above

What is the primary purpose of the executive branch's strong leadership?

• To concentrate power

• To ensure efficient decision-making

• To respond to challenges and crises promptly

• To disregard checks and balances

What is one of the strengths of the executive branch?

• Concentration of power

• Lack of accountability

• Strong leadership

• Potential for authoritarianism