Understanding the Executive Branch and the Departments

Which department is responsible for the nation's monetary policy and financial system?

• Department of Defense

• Department of the Treasury

• Department of Education

• Department of Agriculture

What is the primary role of the Department of Defense?

• To manage the country's education system

• To oversee the nation's military forces

• To regulate trade and commerce

• To protect the environment

Which department is tasked with protecting the United States from terrorist attacks and responding to natural disasters?

• Department of Homeland Security

• Department of Health and Human Services

• Department of Energy

• Department of Transportation

What is an executive order?

• A law passed by Congress

• A directive issued by the President

• A decision made by the Supreme Court

• A regulation set by a state governor

Which department is responsible for the nation's foreign policy and international relations?

• Department of the Interior

• Department of State

• Department of Commerce

• Department of Labor

What is the main function of the Department of Education?

• To provide healthcare services

• To manage the country's energy resources

• To oversee federal education programs and policies

• To enforce laws and ensure public safety

What is the purpose of an executive order?

• To create new laws

• To direct the operations of the federal government

• To amend the Constitution

• To appoint Supreme Court justices

Which department is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the nation's transportation systems?

• Department of Transportation

• Department of Energy

• Department of Justice

• Department of Veterans Affairs

Who has the authority to issue an executive order?

• The Vice President

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

What is the primary function of the Department of Justice?

• To manage the country's transportation systems

• To enforce the law and ensure public safety

• To oversee the nation's military forces

• To regulate financial institutions