How Presidents Govern: Crash Course Government and Politics #14

Which branch of the government includes the President and the federal bureaucracy?

• The Legislative Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Executive Branch

• The State Government

What is one important job of the Vice President?

• To lead the Supreme Court

• To break a tie vote in the Senate

• To write new laws

• To command the military

What are the trusted policy and political advisors who directly serve the President called?

• Cabinet Secretaries

• Congressional Aides

• Special Assistants

• Judicial Clerks

Which of these is an example of a government corporation mentioned in the video?

• The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

• The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

• The United States Postal Service (USPS)

• The Department of Education

When one political party controls both parts of Congress and the White House, what can the President do more easily?

• Get their ideas for laws passed.

• Go on vacation more often.

• Change the Constitution by themselves.

• Decide who wins the next election.

What does it mean when the President uses the “bully pulpit”?

• They are being mean to other politicians.

• They use their access to TV and news to talk to the public.

• They are giving a speech from a special church.

• They are trying to scare people into agreeing with them.

What is an Executive Order?

• A law passed by Congress.

• A suggestion from the President to Congress.

• A direct command from the President that has the power of a law.

• A speech given by the President on TV.

Why do some people think the President needs to have a lot of power, especially during emergencies?

• So they can make decisions very quickly.

• So they can travel to other countries more often.

• So they can choose who works in Congress.

• So they can change the national flag.