Reviewing the Powers of the Executive Branch

Which Article of the Constitution explains how the Executive Branch works?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

What is another name for the President of the United States?

• Commander in Chief

• Captain Wingnut

• Speaker of the House

• Chief Justice

What didn't the colonists think was very fair?

• That the French won the French and Indian War.

• That The French and Indian War was actually called the 7 Years' War.

• That Britain just taxed the colonists without asking. Britain just told the colonists they were going to be taxed.

• That Paul Revere and his riding buddies had to right all night to warn the colonists  "The British are coming!"

What "Revolution" is he referring to?

• French and Indian War

• The Civil War

• The American Revolution

• The Boston Tea Party

Wait.... who are we talking about? Who is known as the father of the Constitution?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Ben Franklin

• John Adams

As Madison starting drafting his ideas for a strong Executive, he realized that the nation needed one person or a group of people to do what?

• Enforce the laws, unite the people, and keep the states in line.

• Control all aspects of the government and establish all laws for the country.

• Protect the rights of only those that supported the government. 

Who made the suggestion to have only one President so there would be one voice to speak for the entire country?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• James Wilson

• Thomas Jefferson

Why did the delegates not choose POPULAR VOTE but instead chose the ELECTORAL COLLEGE?

• The delegates felt that the people could pick someone that was only from their community rather than picking the person with the most experience.

• The delegates did not think the people could be trusted or that they would have enough knowledge to make a good choice for the office of the President.

• The delegates trusted the people but felt that they could make a better choice for the highlest postition in the governemnt.

How is the number of electoral votes determined for each state?

• Electoral votes are determined by the number of representatives in the House  for each state.

• Electoral votes are determined by the number of members of the Senate for each state.

• Electoral votes are determined by adding the number of members in the House for each state and the members of the Senate.

Wait.... who or what is the "cabinet"?

• Supreme Court Justices

• Members of the Senate

• Members of the House of Representatives

• Heads (leaders) of executive departments