Exploring the Structure and Powers of the Executive Branch

The video provides an overview of the executive branch of the US government, focusing on its role in enforcing laws, the qualifications and term limits for the president, and the Electoral College system. It details the specific powers of the president, the role of the vice president, and the support structures within the executive branch, including the cabinet and the Executive Office. The video also discusses the independence and functions of various federal agencies.

What article of the Constitution describes the executive branch?

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 3

• Article 4

How old must a person be to qualify for the presidency?

• 45 years

• 35 years

• 30 years

• 40 years

Who was the first president to serve more than two terms?

• Franklin Roosevelt

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

What does the Electoral College do?

• Approves federal laws

• Elects the President

• Elects the Vice President

• Regulates elections

Which role does the president NOT have?

• Commander-in-chief of the military

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• Ability to grant pardons

• Sign or veto bills

What is the Vice President's constitutional power in the executive branch?

• Commander-in-chief

• Head of the Senate

• Defined powers

• No specific power

Who created the first four departments of the Cabinet?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Abraham Lincoln

What does the Office of Management and Budget do?

• Oversees military operations

• Regulates commerce

• Prepares the federal budget

• Manages the President's schedule

What is the primary role of the Environmental Protection Agency?

• Protecting public health

• Regulating waste disposal

• Managing environmental regulations

• Overseeing national parks

Which agency regulates stock exchanges?

• Federal Reserve

• Department of Commerce

• Federal Trade Commission

• Securities and Exchange Commission