Executive Branch Their Function and Structure

Administer programs that help fulfill the executive branch’s responsibilities for the state.

• Secretary of State

• State Agencies

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

Which feature of modern democracies was most influenced by the structure of the Athenian democracy? (GLE 6.5.1)

• separation of powers into legislative, executive, and judicial branches

• By voting in elections, they showed a sense of civic responsibility for all of Athens.

• Athens extended along the coast, while Sparta was mainly in one area.

• The lack of farmland in the mountains led the Greeks to trade with other peoples to gain resources.

Which part of the U.S. government has a function that is most similar to the function of the Council of Five Hundred? (GLE 6.5.1)

• the Executive Branch

• the right to speak freely in public discussions

• Citizens can choose their leaders.

• Athens extended along the coast, while Sparta was mainly in one area.

The function (power) of the Executive branch is:

• To make the laws

• To see that the laws are carried out

• To decide if laws are fair; try civil and criminal cases

Which branch is the President a part of?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

The President's veto is overridden by a two-thirds vote in Congress. This is an example of which principle?

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Checks & Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

The position of Chief is in charge of which branch of government?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Law Enforcement

What is the primary function of the Executive Branch in the United States government?

• To create laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To amend laws

Who is the head of the Executive Branch at the federal level in the United States?

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Senate Majority Leader

Which of the following is a key component of the Executive Branch's structure?

• The Supreme Court

• The Cabinet

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate