Executive Branch

The Electoral College is what?

• A system of colleges and universities commissioned by voters to educate the public.

• A group of representatives who elect the President

• A system of colleges and universities which cast the decisive votes for the President.

• A system by which governors, with the advice and consent of legislatures, elect the President.

In 1986, President Ronald Reagan granted amnesty to millions of illegal aliens (unlawful immigrants). This means he

• It means he forgave them for any crimes they committed by entering and/or remaining in the USA illegally.

• He forced them to leave the United States permanently as punishment for entering and/or remaining in the USA illegally.

• He changed the law, allowing unlimited immigration from latin-American countries.

Federalism means what?

• • Power is divided and shared between national and state governments.

• • States have complete sovereignty without any national authority.

• • The federal government controls all local and state affairs without exception.

• Local governments, state governments, and the federal (national) government have identical powers.

Which branch of government interprets laws previously passed by Congress and signed by the President?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Our first Constitution that failed (was replaced) after less than a decade.

• The U.S. Constitution
• The U.S.S. Nimitz

• The Articles of Confederation
• The UN Charter

This best describes the years of U.S. citizenship required for the President, a member of the House of Representatives, and a Senator, respectively.

• 5 years, 7 years, 9 years
• 9 years, 7 years, 5 years
• Life, 9 years, 7 years
• Life, 7 years, 9 years

The Judicial Branch:

• Writes and passes new laws.

• Conducts foreign policy.

• Interprets and applies laws in court cases.

• Enforces laws and manages government agencies such as the EPA.

The Commander-in-Chief describes:

• The highest-ranking uniformed military officer who commands troops in theater.

• • The President, who leads the armed forces.

• • The Speaker of the House, who manages legislative sessions.

• • The Chief Justice, who heads the Supreme Court.

A pardon means:

• One is awarded the Medal of Freedom.

• One is awarded the Iron Cross.

• One is indicted for a crime.

• One is forgiven for a crime.

A Presidential veto is:

• Rejecting the bill

• Approving the bill

• Sending a bill to the Supreme Court for review

• Sending a bill to the several states for approval