Executive Branch & Cabinet

Part A: What is one of the President’s main jobs?

• Making new laws

• Making sure laws are followed

• Choosing the next President

• Running the Supreme Court

Part B: Which sentence from the passage supports this?

• "The President is chosen through a process called the Electoral College."

• "The President’s main jobs include making sure laws are followed."

• "The President gives a speech called the State of the Union Address."

• "The President can serve for a maximum of two terms.

Part A: What happens if the President cannot do the job?

• The Senate picks a new President

• The Chief Justice takes over

• The Vice President becomes President

• The Secretary of State takes over

Which sentence from the passage supports this?

• "The Vice President helps the President."

• "The Vice President becomes President if the President cannot do the job."

• "The Vice President can vote in the Senate if there is a tie."

• "The President is elected through the Electoral College.

Who is in charge of the U.S. military?

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of Defense

• Secretary of Agriculture

• Attorney General

Why is the President’s power to sign or veto laws important?

• It stops Congress from passing laws.

• It helps make sure the laws are good for the country.

• It gives the President complete control over laws.

• It allows the President to make laws alone.

What would happen if the Cabinet members did not do their jobs well?

• The government would still work fine.

• It would be easier for the President to do everything alone.

• Important government programs might fail.

• The Supreme Court would take over their jobs.

What is the role of the Secretary of State?

• Manages the military

• Works with other countries

• Oversees education programs

• Runs the Supreme Court

Why is the Vice President’s ability to break Senate ties important?

• It prevents Congress from making laws.

• It helps make decisions when votes are split.

• It allows the Vice President to control Congress.

• It ensures the President always wins votes.

What might happen if the Department of Transportation stopped functioning?

• Schools would close.

• Trade with other countries would stop.

• Roads, planes, and trains would have problems.

• The Supreme Court would take over transportation.