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Unit 2: The Executive Branch Review

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these is NOT a check the executive branch has on the other two branches?

a)

vetoing bills passed by congress

b)

nominating federal judges

c)

declaring laws unconstitutional

d)

issuing an executive order

2.

What is NOT a formal requirement to be president?

a)

35 yrs old

b)

14 years of residency in the U.S.

c)

military service

d)

born a U.S. citizen

3.

Which article in the Constitution deals with the Executive Branch?

a)

l

b)

ll

c)

lll

d)

VII

4.
How does the President “check” Congress? 
a)

The President confirms appointments of Supreme Court justices.

b)

The President grants pardons.

c)

The President can ratify or approve treaties.

d)

The President can veto proposed laws.

5.
Which body has to approve all Presidential appointments and treaties?  
a)

Congress

b)

The Senate

c)

The House of Representatives

d)

The Supreme Court

6.
This role shows the president as the ceremonial head of the government.
a)

Chief of State

b)

Party Leader

c)

Chief Executive

d)

Legislative Leader

7.

Which of the following is a power of the executive branch?

a)

Appoints federal judges

b)

Declares acts of Congress unconstitutional

c)

Ratifies treaties

d)

Impeaches and removes judges

8.

Samantha was born in Great Britain and moved to the United States when she was 3 years old. When she turned eighteen, Samantha went through the naturalization process to become a legal United States citizen. She went to a public university and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science. She married after college, began a family, and now has three children. At the age of 40, she decides she wants to do more with her life and she decides to run for President of the United States. Which factor would exclude Samantha from being eligible to run for President?

a)

She is female.

b)

She is too young

c)

She does not have enough education.

d)

She is not a native-born citizen.

9.

Which is the primary duty of the executive branch?

a)

convene both Houses, in case of disagreement

b)

carry out laws passed by Congress

c)

receive ambassadors and other public ministers

d)

give Congress information on the State of the Union

10.

Which of the following is an example of the president's role as commander in chief?

a)

sending troops overseas to support foreign policy decisions

b)

appointing justices to the Supreme Court

c)

issuing an executive order about an administrative problem

d)

granting a presidential pardon

11.

When the President hosts the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at the White House for a ceremonial state dinner, what role is the president performing?

a)

Commander in Chief

b)

Chief of State

c)

Legislative Leader

d)

Party Leader

12.
How long is the president’s term?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
6 years
d)
8 years
13.
How many terms can a president be elected for?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
14.

When the President gives his State of the Union Address, what role is he fulfilling?

a)
Chief Diplomat
b)
Chief Citizen
c)

Legislative Leader

d)
Chief Executive
15.

If the President were to sign a treaty with India, what role would he be fulfilling?

a)
Chief of State
b)
Chief Executive
c)
Chief Diplomat
d)
Chief of Party
16.

As Legislative Leader, what is the President's main job?

a)

Sign / veto laws

b)

Grant pardons

c)

Give speeches

17.

Which is an example of a presidential role created by tradition?

a)

serve as chief diplomat

b)

act as commander in chief

c)

serve as party leader

d)

call a special session of Congress

18.

The 15 department heads make up the core of the President's ___________. 

a)

Chamber

b)

Administration

c)

Cabinet

d)

Executive Office of the President

19.
Which department manages relationships with foreign countries?
a)
Department of State
b)
Department of Treasury
c)
Department of Housing and Urban Development
d)
Department of Health and Human Services
20.
Which department collects taxes, prints money, and deals with the nation's finances?
a)
Department of State
b)
Department of Treasury
c)
Department of Housing and Urban Development
d)
Department of Health and Human Services
21.
Which department creates strong communities and affordable homes?
a)
Department of State
b)
Department of Treasury
c)
Department of Housing and Urban Development
d)
Department of Health and Human Services
22.
Which department gives services for Americans' health and basic needs?
a)
Department of State
b)
Department of Treasury
c)
Department of Housing and Urban Development
d)
Department of Health and Human Services
23.
Which department manages the armed forces and conducts wars overseas?
a)
Department of Defense
b)
Department of Justice
c)
Department of the Interior
d)
Department of Homeland Security
24.
Which department fights crime and runs the federal court system?
a)
Department of Defense
b)
Department of Justice
c)
Department of the Interior
d)
Department of Homeland Security
25.
Which department protects against terrorists and other threats to US security?
a)
Department of Defense
b)
Department of Justice
c)
Department of the Interior
d)
Department of Homeland Security
26.
Which department works with farmers and regulates farm products?
a)
Department of Agriculture
b)
Department of Commerce
c)
Department of Labor
d)
Department of Transportation
27.

Which department supervises trade and promotes US businesses?

a)
Department of Agriculture
b)
Department of Commerce
c)
Department of Labor
d)
Department of Transportation
28.
Which department oversees highway safety, rail and sea travel?
a)
Department of Agriculture
b)
Department of Commerce
c)
Department of Labor
d)
Department of Transportation
29.
Which department helps workers get fair wages and working conditions?
a)
Department of Agriculture
b)
Department of Commerce
c)
Department of Labor
d)
Department of Transportation
30.
Which department researches sources of fuel and electricity?
a)
Department of Energy
b)
Department of Veteran Affairs
c)
Department of Education
31.
Which department oversees programs and funding for schools and student college loans?
a)
Department of Energy
b)
Department of Veteran Affairs
c)
Department of Education
32.
Which department provides services for people who served in the military?
a)

Department of Energy

b)

Department of Veteran Affairs

c)

Department of Education

d)

Department of Defense

33.

Which is true about a President's power?

a)

not limited by the legislature

b)

can sign a treaty before Senate approval

c)

needs approval to talk with other nations

d)

may use executive power only after a Senate vote

34.

The role of President has become clearly defined through:

a)

the actions of each President.

b)

constitutional amendments.

c)

the Framers’ instructions.

d)

meetings with other leaders.

35.

The Branch of Government in charge of executing or carrying out the laws

a)

The Legislative Branch

b)

The Executive Branch

c)

The Judicial Branch

36.

The official representatives to foreign governments are called:

a)

representatives

b)

secretaries

c)

Cabinet members

d)

ambassadors

37.

An organization of government departments, agencies, and offices

a)

Cabinet

b)

advisors

c)

bureaucracy

d)

executive branch

38.

The President's plan for dealing with such national issues as health care and taxes is called?

a)

treaties

b)

foreign policy

c)

domestic policy

d)

healthcare policy

39.

The set of plans that guides our nation's relationships with other countries is called

a)

domestic policy

b)

foreign policy

c)

bureaucracy

d)

treaties

40.

What is the name of the current President?

a)

Joe Biden

b)

Donald Trump

c)

Barack Obama

d)

George Bush

41.

Executive Privilege

a)

The President's right to keep some information secret from the Congress and the Courts.

b)

The President's right to select the dinner menu at the White House.

c)

The President's right to select the landscaping at the White House.

42.
Administration
a)
A team of cooks and chefs appointed by the President.
b)
A  team of executive branch officials appointed by each President.
c)
A team of landscapers appointed by the President.
43.

As _________, the President is able to forgive or pardon a convicted criminal.

a)

Legislative Leader

b)

Leader with Judicial Powers

c)

Chief of State

d)

Chief Diplomat

e)

Chief Executive

44.

This presidential act is essentially a deal made by our president with a head of state or representative of another country. It is similar to a treaty, but does not technically require senate approval.

a)

executive agreement

b)

executive order

c)

treaty

d)

executive privilege

45.

_______ are formal agreements between nations that need Senate approval.

a)

Executive agreements

b)

Treaties

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