Civics Review - Breakdown of the Executive Branch

What is the primary purpose of Article 2 of the US Constitution?

• Defines the powers of the judicial branch

• Outlines the structure of state governments

• Establishes the legislative process

• Details the powers and structure of the Executive Branch

What is a key role of the President as the head of the Executive Branch?

• Creating new laws

• Interpreting laws

• Enforcing laws

• Declaring laws unconstitutional

Besides the President and Vice President, what other components make up the Executive Branch?

• The Supreme Court and federal judges

• State governors and their cabinets

• The House of Representatives and the Senate

• Multiple executive departments and their employees

Which of the following is a constitutional requirement to be President of the United States?

• Be a naturalized citizen

• Be born a citizen of the US

• Have a college degree

• Have served in the military

What is the minimum age requirement to become President of the United States?

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

• 35 years old

• There is no age requirement

Which two powers are explicitly given to the President by Article 2 of the Constitution?

• Legislative power and judicial review

• Power to declare war and coin money

• Executive power and Commander in Chief

• Power to impeach and veto state laws

Which of the following is an explicitly listed power of the President in the U.S. Constitution?

• Controlling the presidential cabinet

• Issuing executive orders

• Negotiating treaties

• Declaring war

What action can the President take if they do not approve of a bill passed by Congress?

• Sign it into law immediately

• Send it directly to the Supreme Court

• Veto the bill

• Amend the bill themselves

What is the President's power to excuse individuals from their crimes called?

• Amnesty

• Commutation

• Reprieve

• Pardon

Powers explicitly written down in the U.S. Constitution are known as what type of powers?

• Reserved powers

• Concurrent powers

• Expressed powers

• Inherent powers