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Executive Branch Vocab Test

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12th Grade

Executive Branch Vocab Test
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of 'The President’s power to issue executive orders that have the force of law.'?

Treasury Department
Veto
Department of Commerce
Ordinance Power

Answer explanation

The correct definition of 'The President’s power to issue executive orders that have the force of law.' is 'Ordinance Power'.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of 'A directive issued by the President that has the force of law without needing Congressional approval.'?

Interior Department
Executive Agreement
Executive Order
Department of Defense

Answer explanation

The correct definition of 'A directive issued by the President that has the force of law without needing Congressional approval.' is 'Executive Order'.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of 'The President’s authority to appoint officials like ambassadors, cabinet members, and federal judges (subject to Senate approval).'?

Department of Commerce
Veto
Appointment Power
Interior Department

Answer explanation

The correct definition of 'The President’s authority to appoint officials like ambassadors, cabinet members, and federal judges (subject to Senate approval).' is 'Appointment Power'.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of 'Pact between the President and a foreign head of state. Doesn’t require Senate Approval.'?

Ordinance Power
Executive Agreement
Amnesty
Interior Department

Answer explanation

The correct definition of 'Pact between the President and a foreign head of state. Doesn’t require Senate Approval.' is 'Executive Agreement'.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of 'A law limiting the President’s ability to deploy military forces without Congressional approval.'?

Executive Agreement
War Powers Resolution (1973)
Appointment Power
Department of Defense

Answer explanation

The correct definition of 'A law limiting the President’s ability to deploy military forces without Congressional approval.' is 'War Powers Resolution (1973)'.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of 'The President’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress.'?

Pardon
Interior Department
Commander-in-Chief
Veto

Answer explanation

The correct definition of 'The President’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress.' is 'Veto'.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of 'A bill automatically dies if the President does not sign it within 10 days and Congress adjourns.'?

Executive Order
Treasury Department
Pocket Veto
Amnesty

Answer explanation

The correct definition of 'A bill automatically dies if the President does not sign it within 10 days and Congress adjourns.' is 'Pocket Veto'.

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