Chapter 2.2 (Executive Branch) review

How does the executive branch influence the legislative and judicial branches of the federal government?

• By vetoing bills passed by Congress and appointing federal judges

• By declaring laws unconstitutional and setting tax rates

• By nominating members of Congress and approving state laws

• By overseeing the Supreme Court's decisions and managing the federal budget

Which of the following individuals is eligible to serve as Vice President of the United States according to Article 2 of The Constitution of the United States?

• The 45 year old Mayor from Texas who was born in Canada to Canadian parents

• The 50 year old naturalized citizen and entrepreneur from New York

• The 42 year old former California Senator who moved out of the US 5 years ago

• The 55 year old Attorney General from Florida who was born in the U.S. and has lived there their whole life

While executive privilege allows a president to withhold sensitive information even in cases of subpoena, this can be reviewed and overturned in:

• state legislatures

• congress

• the supreme court

• the world court

The ______________ determines who will replace the president if they are unable to carry out their duties.

• line of succession

• the president pro tempore

• secretary's exam

• congressional review act

Which of the following actions can the President execute without requiring approval from either the House or the Senate?

• Sign a bill into law

• Deploy military forces

• Appoint federal judges

• Remove members of Congress

Which agency is tasked with drafting the federal budget proposals presented to Congress by the President?

• Securities and Exchange Commission

• Federal Trade Commission

• Council of Economic Advisors

• Office of Management and Budget

What is the process for removing a sitting President from office?

• The House of Representatives votes for impeachment, followed by a Senate trial and conviction

• The President is found guilty of "high crimes and misdemeanors" by a federal court

• Both the House and Senate pass a resolution for impeachment

• The Supreme Court rules against the President in an impeachment trial

Abraham Lincoln expanded the powers of the presidency during wartime by suspending habeas corpus, which under the constitution:

• guarantees the right to serve in the military

• guarantees the right to due process

• guarantees the right to vote

• guarantees the right to own slaves

Which president offered Americans a "new deal" which in reality massively expanded the size of the Federal Government in order to combat economic problems?

• Franklin Roosevelt

• Harry Truman

• Bill Clinton

• Jimmy Carter

The power of confirmation rests with:

• the president

• the states

• congress

• the supreme court