Unit 6 Review: The Executive Branch

If the U.S. president and vice president die, who is next in line to be president?

• President pro tempore of the Senate

• Secretary of the Treasury

• Speaker of the House of Representatives

• Secretary of State

Which amendment to the constitution created the line of succession for U.S. president in the event that their role cannot be fulfilled?

• 22nd

• 20th

• 25th

• 18th

True or False: When the president issues an executive order, it has the same effect on the law as a bill passed by Congress.

• True

• False

True or False: The president can nominate government officials in both the judicial and legislative branches.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a way that the executive branch can check the power of the legislative branch?

• Commanding the military during war

• Vetoing legislation

• Hosting foreign leaders at the White House

• Having great influence

What is the most common title for officials in the president's cabinet?

(a)  

Which amendment limits the president to two terms?

• 18th

• 20th

• 25th

• 22nd

This is the title for one type government official nominated by the president who represents the United States within the government of other countries.

(a)  

This is the title of one type of government official that the president nominates to a position in the judicial branch.

(a)  

True or False: the President pro tempore is the official president of the U.S. senate according to the U.S. Constitution.

• True

• False