Executive Branch

What does the general election reflect?

• Principles of regional independence

• Principles of judicial cooperation

• Principles of political favoritism

• Principles of representative democracy

Which is a federal executive department?

• United States State Department

• National Legal Studies Council

• Regional Transportation Advisers

• Community Public Affairs Unit

What do regulatory agencies mainly do?

• Propose ideas to foreign leaders

• Collect campaign donations annually

• Deliver speeches to school boards

• Carry out executive branch policy

What does the Electoral College do?

• Elects the President and Vice President

• Approves state-level judicial decisions

• Confirms national educational standards

• Monitors international peacekeeping treaties

Executive orders are often used to:

• Convene hearings in the legislature

• Submit proposals to the Senate

• Repeal court cases without trial

• Direct agencies to enforce laws

Who leads the executive branch at the state level?

• The legislative representative of state

• The chief adviser to the court

• The national military policy director

• The elected governor

What is a limit on executive orders?

• They are final and unchangeable

• They override the legislative process

• They are enforced without permission

• They are subject to judicial review

What does the FCC regulate in society?

• Federal transportation planning and budgets

• Development of military defense networks

• Research in renewable energy sectors

• Broadcasting and public communications systems

What best shows “consent of governed”?

• Elected leaders are chosen by courts

• Citizens vote to choose their leaders

• Officials are hired by committees

• Leaders are picked through lotteries

What is a diplomatic role of the president?

• Holding hearings with state senators

• Delivering funds to state boards

• Negotiating and signing foreign treaties

• Appointing governors in all states