Executive Branch Their Function and Structure

Who is the leader of the executive branch?

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Supreme Court Justices

• None of the above

Approximately how many people work in the executive branch?

• 2,000,000

• 5,000

• 100,000

• 500,000

Which government official appoints justices of the Supreme Court, appoints and receives ambassadors, holds executive power, and is the commander in chief of the armed forces?

• Governor

• President

• Chief Justice

• Speaker of the House

Why does the executive branch have more military members?

• They need them to make and pass laws.

• They are useful when enforcing the laws passed by the legislative branch.

• They are in charge of judicial review

• They help control our borders

How does an Executive Order differ from a law?

• Executive Orders do not need to be approved by Congress.

• Executive Orders are not subject to judicial review.

• Executive Orders are not limited by the Constitution.

• Executive Orders are not limited to military and foreign affairs.

Responsible for enforcing the laws of the land

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Committee System

the executive officer of a state who is next in rank to a governor and who takes the governor's place in case of disability or death.

• Lieutenant Governor

• Governor

• President

• Secretary of State

What is the primary function of the executive branch?

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To amend the Constitution

Who is responsible for appointing the heads of federal agencies?

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

Which part of the executive branch is responsible for advising the President on foreign policy?

• The Department of State

• The Department of Defense

• The Department of Justice

• The Department of the Treasury