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WorksheetsExecutive Branch Review
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
the president leads the executive branch of government, which implements the laws that Congress passes.
a)
Legislative Leader
b)
Head of State
c)
Commander in Chief
d)
Chief Executive
2.
the president is responsible for the nation's security and is in charge of the military
a)
Commander in Chief
b)
Chief Diplomat
c)
Chief Executive
d)
Legislative Leader
3.
the president meets with foreign leaders, appoints ambassadors, and makes treaties (with Senate approval)
a)
Head of State
b)
Chief Diplomat
c)
Chief Executive
d)
Commander in Chief
4.
the president leads his or her political party, and helps party members by giving speeches, raising money, and campaigning for party members
a)
Party Leader
b)
Legislative Leader
c)
Economic Planner
d)
Head of State
5.
As Commander in Chief, the President is the leader of the armed forces and can therefore _______________, but only Congress can ________________.
a)
send troops; declare war
b)
declare war; send troops
6.
one of the three branches of government; responsible for enforcing the law
a)
Executive Branch
b)
Judicial Branch
c)
Legislative Branch
d)
Tree Branch
7.
How long is a presidential term?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
8 years
8.
How many consecutive times can a president be elected? Which amendment limited presidential terms?
a)
2; 25th
b)
2; 22nd
c)
4; 25th
d)
4; 22nd
9.
Which department: Responsible for protecting the United States against all kinds of threats (like terrorism); created by President George W. Bush in 2002
a)
Department of Justice
b)
Department of Homeland Security
c)
Department of Transportation
10.
Which department: Includes all military departments such as the Army, Navy, and Air Force
a)
Department of Justice
b)
Department of Defense
c)
Department of Education
11.
a group of people named by each state to elect the president and vice president
a)
regulatory groups
b)
cabinet
c)
electoral college
12.
an official representative of a country's government
a)
state of the union address
b)
ambassador
c)
executive order
13.
Rule or command that has the force of the law
a)
treaty
b)
cabinet
c)
executive order
14.
Nation's overall plan for dealing with other nations
a)
execute
b)
foreign policy
c)
federal bureaucracy
15.
formal agreement between the governments of two or more countries (with Senate approval)
a)
cabinet
b)
electors
c)
treaty
16.
group of advisors to the president
a)
cabinet
b)
regulatory groups
c)
executive order
17.
Which article in the Constitution deals with the Executive Branch?
a)
l
b)
ll
c)
lll
d)
llll
18.
What does the executive branch do?
a)
elect the president
b)
make the laws
c)
enforces the laws
d)
count the votes
19.
Which amendment addresses the order of succession to the Presidency if the President dies or resigns?
a)
20
b)
25
c)
22
d)
23
20.
If the president should die, who would become president?
a)
Vice President
b)
Attorney General
c)
Secretary of State
d)
Speaker of the House
21.
To be President you must be at least ____ years old
a)
25
b)
30
c)
35
d)
40
22.
To be president you must be
a)
a citizen for 7 years
b)
a citizen for 9 years
c)
a natural born citizen
23.
How can Congress "check" the President?
a)
pardon
b)
veto
c)
impeachment
24.
The President has the power to "check" Congress by
a)
veto a bill
b)
declare law unconsitutional
c)
vote for a bill
25.
In the court case, U.S. v. Nixon, President Nixon said he did not have to “turn over” taped conversation because he was President. He exerted the idea of executive ________________ because he did not want to release information vital to national security.
a)
merit
b)
privilege
c)
order
d)
aggreement
26.
The President has the power to appoint ambassadors and cabinet members, but the _____________ has to approve it.
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Senate
c)
Vice President
27.
The ________________ brings impeachment charges, and the ____________ completes the trial for impeachment.
a)
House of Representatives; Senate
b)
Senate; House of Representatives
c)
President; Vice President
d)
Vice President; President
28.
What is the principle that legislative, executive, and judicial powers are held by different groups?
a)
expressed powers
b)
checks and balances
c)
separation of powers
29.
If the President AND Vice President die in office, who is next in line of succession to become president?
a)
President pro tempore
b)
Speaker of the House
c)
Secretary of State
30.
The idea that everyone must obey laws
a)
checks and balances
b)
rule of law
c)
separation of powers
31.
Which branch of government is tasked with proposing federal government budget spending?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
32.
If the President wanted to settle diplomatic dispute with another country, which Cabinet position would MOST LIKELY be sent?
a)
Secretary of State
b)
Secretary of Defense
c)
Secretary of Treasury
33.
U.S. V. Nixon was an example of Article II, Section IV of the U.S. Constitution that states "treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors as a basis of
a)
the death penalty
b)
impeachment of government officials
c)
declaring war
34.
Who must sign a law before it can go into effect?
a)
President
b)
Vice President
c)
Speaker of the House
d)
President Pro Tempore
35.
FBI, CIA, EPA, are all agencies in which branch of government?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
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