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Executive Branch Study Guide

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which article of the United States Constitution outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Office of the President?

a)

Article I

b)

Article II

c)

Article III

d)

Article IV

2.

What are the Constitutional qualifications to become president? (Select all that apply)

a)

35 Years or older

b)

US Citizen for at least 14 years

c)

Natural-Born US Citizen

d)

Resident of the US for at least 14 years

e)

College Education

3.

What is the President's MOST important duty while in office?

a)

To faithfully protect and uphold the Constitution and the laws passed by Congress

b)

To faithfully ensure the nation's security and protect its territorial integrity

c)

To faithfully protect and defend the civil liberties of the American people

d)

To fathfully promote democracy and human rights throughout the world

4.

How long is a single term of office for the President

a)

2 years

b)

4 years

c)

6 years

d)

8 years

e)

10 years

5.

How many terms may a President be ELECTED to serve?

a)

1 term

b)

2 terms

c)

4 terms

d)

8 terms

e)

As many as s/he can be re-elected for

6.

What is the maximum number of years the President may be ELECTED to serve?

a)

4 years

b)

8 years

c)

10 years

d)

16 years

7.

Which amendment limits the president to two elected terms of office or a maximum of ten years under special circumstances?

a)

12th Amendment

b)

20th Amendment

c)

22nd Amendment

d)

24th Amendment

8.

What is the maximum number of years a president may SERVE in office?

a)

4

b)

6

c)

8

d)

10

e)

12

9.

Which US President was elected to serve more than two elected terms of office?

a)

Theodore Roosevelt

b)

George Washington

c)

Abraham Lincoln

d)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

e)

Ulysses S. Grant

10.

According to the Winner-Takes-All-System, if Trump won Georgia with 51% of the popular vote in the election, what percentage of Georgia's electoral votes would he receive in the Electoral College?

a)

0%

b)

51%

c)

75%

d)

100%

11.

Which amendment in the Constitution clarifies who would become President in the event of the PResident being unable to serve as a result of death or disability?

a)

Amendment 12

b)

Amendment 20

c)

Amendment 22

d)

Amendment 25

12.

Which plan for electing the President would allow the electors in the Electoral College to vote according to the percentages of the popular vote in their state?

a)

District Plan

b)

Direct Popular Plan

c)

Proportional Plan

d)

National Bonus Plan

e)

Winner-Takes-All Plan

13.

What is the body that officially elects the President following the national Presidential election?

a)

Congress

b)

Electoral College

c)

College of Cardinals

d)

Presidential Electorate

14.

The War Powers Resolution was passed in 1973 in response to which of the following conflicts?

a)

Civil War

b)

World War II

c)

Vietnam War

d)

First Iraq War

15.

Historically, the president has thrown out the first pitch opening the Major League Baseball season? Which presidential role is being demonstrated?

a)

Chief of State/Head of State

b)

Chief Executive

c)

Chief Legislator

d)

Chief of Party

e)

Chief Diplomat

16.

Barack Obama and his team negotiated a nuclear disarmament treaty with Iran. Which presidential role is being demonstrated?

a)

Chief of State/Head of State

b)

Chief Executive

c)

Chief Legislator

d)

Chief of Party

e)

Chief Diplomat

17.

President George W. Bush signed into law a ban on late term abortions. Which presidential role is being demonstrated?

a)

Chief of State/Head of State

b)

Chief Executive

c)

Chief Legislator

d)

Chief of Party

e)

Chief Diplomat

18.

President Trump will give a keynote address for Casey Cagle's campaign in the Georgia Governor's race. Which presidential role is being demonstrated?

a)

Chief of State/Head of State

b)

Chief Executive

c)

Chief Legislator

d)

Chief of Party

e)

Chief Diplomat

19.

When George H.W. Bush deployed troops to Iraq to assist the US Ally of Kuwait, which presidential role was demonstrated?

a)

Chief of State/Head of State

b)

Chief Executive

c)

Commander-in-Chief

d)

Chief Legislator

e)

Chief Diplomat

20.

When George W. Bush became president, he appointed Colin Powell as Sec. of State, which presidential role was demonstrated?

a)

Chief of State/Head of State

b)

Chief Executive

c)

Commander-in-Chief

d)

Chief Legislator

e)

Chief Diplomat

21.

When President Trump placed a ceremonial wreath at the 9/11 Memorial at the Pentagon, he is demonstrating which presidential role?

a)

Chief Diplomat

b)

Commander-in-Chief

c)

Chief Executive

d)

Chief of State

e)

Chief Economist

22.

When President Trump submits a federal budget proposal based the requests by the executive departments, he is demonstrating which presidential role?

a)

Chief Diplomat

b)

Commander-in-Chief

c)

Chief Executive

d)

Chief of State

e)

Chief Economist

23.

When the president rejects a bill in its entirety, he is demonstrating his power to

a)

Pardon

b)

Reprieve

c)

Veto

d)

Line-Item Veto

24.

In informal way of rejecting a bill by failing to either pass or veto it before the congressional session ends is called a

a)

Veto

b)

Pocket Veto

c)

Line-Item Veto

d)

Pardon

25.

A delay in legal punishment

a)

Reprieve

b)

Amnesty

c)

Pardon

d)

Commutation

26.

Legal forgiveness for a crime given to an individual.

a)

Reprieve

b)

Amnesty

c)

Pardon

d)

Commutation

27.

The lessening of a legal sentence. For example from death penalty to life in prison without parole.

a)

Commutation

b)

Amnesty

c)

Pardon

d)

Reprieve

28.

President Carter granted _____ to those individuals who illegally avoided the draft during Vietnam and lifted any legal consequences from their draft avoidance.

a)

Pardon

b)

Amnesty

c)

Commutation

d)

Reprieve

29.

An agreement between the United States and one or more foreign countries.

a)

Executive Order

b)

Executive Agreement

c)

Treaty

d)

Executive Resolution

30.

An agreement between the President and a foreign head of state. Does not require Senate approval

a)

Executive Order

b)

Executive Agreement

c)

Treaty

d)

Resolution

31.

An act that limited the president's power to make undeclared war by limiting the number of days he can deploy troops without Congressional approval.

a)

War Powers Resolution

b)

Military Powers Agreement

c)

SALT Agreement

d)

Draft Agreement

32.

Leniency or mercy to a person convicted of a federal crime.

a)

Pardon

b)

Reprieve

c)

Clemancy

d)

Amnesty

33.
Department of State (1789)...
a)
Plans and carries out the nation's foreign policy 
b)
Manages the armed forces 
c)
Supervises trade, promotes U.S. business, tourism 
d)
Deals with working conditions, wages of U.S. workers 
34.
Department of the Treasury (1789)...
a)
Deals with working conditions, wages of U.S. workers 
b)
Collects, borrows, spends, and prints money
c)
Provides advice and funding for schools 
d)
Directs overall energy plan for the nation 
35.
Department of Defense... 
a)
Works for the well-being and health of all Americans 
b)
Manages the armed forces
c)
Works for the well-being and health of all Americans 
d)
Oversees America's defenses against terrorist attacks 
36.
Department of Justice (1870)...
a)
Assists farmers and consumers of farm products 
b)
Direct services for armed forces veterans
c)
Responsible for all aspects of law enforcement
d)
Deals with the special needs and problems of cities 
37.
Department of the Interior (1849)...
a)
Manages nation's highways, railroads, airlines, and sea traffic 
b)
Manages and protects nation's public lands and natural resources 
c)
Deals with working conditions, wages of U.S. workers 
d)
Collects, borrows, spends, and prints money 
38.
Department of Agriculture (1889)...
a)
Assist farmers and consumers of farm products 
b)
Works for the well-being and health of all Americans 
c)
Directs overall energy plan for the nation 
d)
Provides advice and funding for schools 
39.

Department of Commerce (1903)... Agencies include: Bureau of the Census and the Patent & Trademark Office

a)

Responsible for all aspects of law enforcement

b)

Plans and carries out the nation's foreign policy

c)

Deals with the special needs and problems of cities

d)

Supervises trade, promotes U.S. business, tourism

40.
Department of Labor (1913)...
a)
Oversees America's defenses against terrorist attacks 
b)
Deals with working conditions, wages of U.S. workers 
c)
Directs overall energy plan for the nation 
d)
Assists farmers and consumers of farm products 
41.
Departments of Health and Human Services (1953)... 
a)
Works for the well-being and health of all Americans 
b)
Provides advice and funding for schools 
c)
Directs services for armed forces veterans 
d)
Directs overall energy plan for the nation 
42.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (1965)...
a)
Responsible for all aspects of law enforcement 
b)
Manages nation's highway, railroads, airlines, and sea traffic 
c)
Deals with the special needs and problems of cities 
d)
Provides advice and funding for schools 
43.
Department of Transportation (1966)...
a)
Assists farmer and consumers of farm products 
b)
Manages and protects nation's public lands and natural resources 
c)
Collects, borrows, spends, and prints money 
d)
Manages nation's highways, railroads, airlines, and sea traffic
44.
Department of Education (1979)...
a)
Works for the well-being and health of all Americans 
b)
Provides advice and funding for schools 
c)
Deals with the special needs and problems of cities 
d)
Manages the armed forces 
45.
Department of Veterans Affairs (1989)...
a)

Oversees America's defenses against terrorist attacks 

b)

Directs services for Armed Forces veterans

c)

Directs overall energy plan for the nation 

d)

Plans and carries out the nation's foreign policy 

46.
Department of Homeland Security (2002)...
a)
Works for the well-being and health of all Americans
b)
Manages and protects nation's public lands and natural resources 
c)
Oversees America's defense against terrorist attacks
d)
Deals with the special needs and problems of cities 
47.

Which department enforces the nation's criminal laws for the U.S. citizens? Agencies include the FBI, US Marshal Service, and the Drug Enforcement Agency.

a)

Department of Justice

b)

Department of State

c)

Department of the Interior

d)

Department of Labor

48.

Which department regulates up our nation's nuclear power facilities and subsidies alternative energy sources such as wind farms and solar power?

a)

Department of Agriculture

b)

Department of Energy

c)

Department of Commerce

d)

Department of Labor

49.

Which department manages the nation's public lands and natural resources? Agencies include the National Park Services and the Bureau of Land Management.

a)

Department of Energy

b)

Department of Education

c)

Department of the Interior

d)

Department of Homeland Security

50.
Which department promotes educational excellence throughout the nation? 
a)
Department of Education 
b)
Department of Labor 
c)
Department of Health and Human Services 
d)
Department of Transportation 
51.
Which department negotiates treaties? 
a)
Department of Defense 
b)
Department of Treasury 
c)
Department of Labor 
d)
Department of State
52.
Which department provides for job training programs? 
a)
Department of Health and Human Services 
b)
Department of Labor 
c)
Department of Transportation 
d)
Department of Veteran Affairs 
53.
Which department provides compensation payments for disabilities or death related to military services? 
a)
Department of Defense 
b)
Department of the Treasury 
c)
Department of Veteran Affairs 
d)
Department of Commerce 
54.
Which department inspects and grades the food supply? 
a)
Department of Health and HUman Services 
b)
Department of Agriculture 
c)
Department of Education 
d)
Department of Labor 
55.

Which department is responsible for investigating airline accidents?

a)

Department of Justice

b)

Department of Transportation

c)

Department of State

d)

Department of Health & Human Services

56.

Who was the oldest person ever ELECTED to the office of President?

a)

Donald Trump

b)

Ronald Reagan

c)

Joseph "Joe" Biden

d)

Millard Fillmore

57.

Who was the youngest person ever ELECTED as president?

a)

John F. Kennedy

b)

Theodore Roosevelt

c)

Barack Obama

d)

William "Bill" Clinton

58.

Which of the following Presidents was assassinated while in office? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

a)

Abraham Lincoln

b)

Ronald Reagan

c)

John F. Kennedy

d)

William McKinley

e)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

59.

How many presidents have died while in office?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

60.

Who was the youngest person to ever SERVE as President. He was 42 when he took over after the assassination of William McKinley?

a)

John F. Kennedy

b)

Theodore Roosevelt

c)

Grover Cleveland

d)

Franklin Roosevelt