Executive Branch Review

This is a written, signed, and published directive from the president that has the same power as a law.

• executive order

• reprieve

• a pardon

• clemency

If the president decides to launch nuclear weapons, he would be acting in the role of _______.

• Commander-in-Chief
• Chief Diplomat

• Chief Executive

• Chief of State

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be the president?

• you must be native born

• having political experience

• you must be 35 years old

• you must be a 14-year resident of the U.S.

This is an expression of forgiveness that gets rid of a criminal punishment.

• executive privilege

• succession

• reprieve

• pardon

When the president grants pardons, which role is he acting in?

• Chief Executive

• Chief Legislator

• Chief of State

• Party Leader

What is the State of the Union address?

• a speech given by the president when he is elected

• a speech given by the president when he is inaugurated

• a speech that the president gives to the citizens on social issues.

• a speech the president gives to Congress where he reports on the country's status

This law explains that the president is allowed to send troops into battle for 60 days, but then he must ask Congress to extend the stay or send the troops home.

• the 22nd Amendment

• the 25th Amendment

• The War Powers Act

• an executive order

What does the president do when he is acting as Chief Diplomat?

• He is enforcing U.S. laws.

• He is giving orders to the military.

• He is leading U.S. foreign policy

• He is welcoming leaders from other countries to the U.S.

What does the 22nd Amendment do?

• It establishes a minimum age for presidential candidates.
• It limits the president to two terms in office.
• It says that the vice president can take over when the president can't serve

• It requires the president to be a natural-born citizen.

How long is the president's term?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years