WorksheetsExecutive Branch Review
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 27mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The Executive Article is _______ of the Constitution.
a)
Article I
b)
Article III
c)
Article II
d)
Article IV
2.
What role does the President fill when working with Congress to pass laws?
a)
commander-in-chief
b)
chief legislator
c)
chief administrator
d)
chief of party
3.
In what way are the President's roles as chief economist and chief diplomat related?
a)
Both roles can lead to higher wages for workers and more profits for businesses.
b)
Both roles can result in greater unity within the President's political party.
c)
Both roles can have an effect on the United States' relationship with other countries.
d)
Both roles require the President to act as leader of the executive branch and the armed forces.
4.
According to the Constitution, the President must be a registered voter. c. be at least 35 years old.have served in the military. d. have served in Congress.
a)
a registered voter.
b)
be at least 35 years old.
c)
have served in the military.
d)
have served in Congress.
5.
The President must be which of the following to qualify for office?
a)
no older than 65.
b)
a natural born citizen
c)
a general in the military
d)
a U.S. senator
6.
A President’s term is ____ years long and they can serve a maximum of ____ term(s).
a)
2;2
b)
6;1
c)
4;2
d)
4;3
7.
The president’s salary is determined by
a)
Constitution
b)
the Federal Reserve
c)
the Treasury Department
d)
Congress
8.
The purpose of the 25th Amendment is to
a)
define the Vice President’s duties.
b)
define the order of succession following the Vice President.
c)
limit the Vice President’s number of terms.
d)
legally state that the Vice President shall become President upon the vacancy of that office.
9.
After the Vice President, who is next in line of succession to become President?Secretary of State c. Attorney GeneralSpeaker of the House d. Senate Pro Tempore
a)
Secretary of State
b)
Attorney General
c)
Speaker of the House
d)
Senate Pro Tempore
10.
According to the Constitution, presidential disability can be determined by the
a)
president alone.
b)
chief White House physician.
c)
Vice President and the Cabinet.
d)
President and Vice President alone.
11.
When the Vice President’s office is vacant, how is the vacancy filled?
a)
The Speaker of the House becomes Vice President.
b)
A national election is held.
c)
The President pro tempore of the Senate becomes Vice President.
d)
The President nominates a Vice President, to be confirmed by a majority congressional vote.
12.
Which of the following best describes the presidency as it was established by the Framers of the Constitution?
a)
an all-powerful chief executive
b)
a weak presidency
c)
subordinate to Congress
d)
a strong, independent co-equal chief executive presidency that has not checks on its power.
13.
Which of the following is NOT why presidential power has grown?
a)
The Constitution has been amended to grant the President more power.
b)
Congress has delegated substantial authority to the executive branch.
c)
The President is able to act quickly and decisively in times of crisis.
d)
Americans have grown to rely more on governmental guidance.
14.
How can the Supreme Court check (limit) the growth of presidential power?
a)
It can override presidential vetoes.
b)
It can amend the Constitution to reduce presidential powers.
c)
It can remove the President from office.
d)
It can rule that actions by the President are unconstitutional.
15.
The President’s power to execute the law comes from
a)
the oath of office and the “take care” provision of the Constitution.
b)
the oath of office and the Bill of Rights.
c)
the “take care” provision of the Constitution and Supreme Court rulings.
d)
the oath of office and acts of Congress.
16.
When might the President use executive privilege?
a)
during a national crisis
b)
when late for a press conference
c)
during an election
d)
when using medical benefits
17.
How has the Supreme Court ruled on executive privilege?
a)
It is unconstitutional.
b)
It can be used by the Senate.
c)
It can be used in some situations.
d)
It can be used to hide a crime.
18.
What Supreme Court case recognized executive privilege?
a)
United States v. Nixon
b)
Myers v. United States
c)
Humphrey's Executor v. United States
d)
Marbury v. Madison
19.
What is the correct sequence of steps in the confirmation process?
a)
Senate nominates; President examines; Senate debates; vote is taken.
b)
Senate nominates; Senate debates; vote is taken; President confirms
c)
President nominates; Senate debates; Senate committee examines; floor vote is taken
d)
President nominates; Senate committee examines; Senate debates; floor vote is taken
20.
Which federal workers does the President appoint?
a)
the Vice President, members of congress, and presidential electors
b)
top-ranking officers, like ambassadors, Cabinet members, and federal judges
c)
only those in the executive branch
d)
all federal workers
21.
Where does the President get the power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the U.S.?
a)
the Supreme Court
b)
Senate
c)
the House of Representatives
d)
the Constitution
22.
The President’s power to grant pardons may be used in
a)
all criminal cases.
b)
in cases of impeachment.
c)
only in cases involving federal offenses.
d)
only after a person has been convicted in court.
23.
The presidential veto is a powerful tool because
a)
it cannot be overridden.
b)
a two-thirds vote in both houses is needed to override it.
c)
a majority vote in both houses is needed to override it.
d)
a special session of Congress is needed to override it.
24.
If the President does not act on a bill within 10 days of receiving it, and Congress has not adjourned,it is held until the next session.it becomes law.it is returned to Congress.it is automatically vetoed.
a)
it is held until the next session.
b)
it becomes law.
c)
it is returned to Congress.
d)
it is automatically vetoed.
25.
In what way is a treaty different from an executive agreement?
a)
It requires Senate approval.
b)
It is legally binding.
c)
It is made by the President.
d)
It is made by the Senate.
26.
What must the President do after sending troops to fight in a foreign country?
a)
give a State of the Union address
b)
declare that country persona non grata
c)
report to Congress in writing
d)
recall the US ambassador from that country
27.
If the President asks for the recall of a nation’s ambassador, what does this signify?
a)
that the United States wants the ambassador to be replaced
b)
that the United States has declared war on the other nation
c)
that the United States is displeased with the conduct of the other nation
d)
that the United States approves of the conduct of the other nation
28.
Who is the chief administrator of the federal bureaucracy?
a)
the secretary of state
b)
the attorney general
c)
the President
d)
the Vice President
29.
Which of the following is part of the executive branch bureaucracy?
a)
the Supreme Court
b)
the Cabinet departments
c)
House of Representatives
d)
the Senate
30.
Most of the federal bureaucracy is found within which branch of government?
a)
judicial branch
b)
executive branch
c)
legislative branch
d)
regulatory branch
31.
The main role of the Executive Office of the President is to
a)
levy and collect taxes.
b)
administer programs that do not fit within the Cabinet departments.
c)
work with individuals and businesses who need federal aid.
d)
advise the President on a variety of important matters.
32.
Which EOP agency directs much of the work of the government’s intelligence agencies?
a)
The White House
b)
the National Security Council
c)
the Office of the Vice President
d)
the Office of Administration
33.
Which best describes how the Cabinet serves the President today?
a)
It is the President's main source of advice.
b)
It develops most presidential policies.
c)
It is more important today.
d)
It is less important today.
34.
Independent agencies have been created outside the executive departments
a)
to increase the power of the judicial branch.
b)
because the Cabinet departments were already too large.
c)
because the Constitution limits the number of Cabinet departments.
d)
to protect them from the influence of partisan politics.
35.
Which of the following statements is true of all independent executive agencies?
a)
They have thousands of employees.
b)
They lack Cabinet status.
c)
They are often in the media.
d)
They have large budgets.
36.
Why have some of the independent regulatory commissions been abolished in recent years?
a)
Their regulations stifled competition.
b)
They lacked the power to administer their programs.
c)
Recent Presidents gained too much control over them.
d)
The industries they regulated no longer exist.
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