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WorksheetsExecutive Branch Unit Test
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 17mins
The Cabinet departments in the U.S. government are included in which branch of government?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Which of these is generally considered to be the GREATEST source of influence on the President of the United States?
the Congress
the Declaration of Independence
Supreme Court rulings
politics and public opinion
Which of these is a power of the United States President?
declaring war
acting as Commander-In-Chief of the military
creating legislation
determining whether a law is unconstitutional
After a bill has been passed by both houses of Congress it is sent to the President. (T or F)
True
False
The (a) Department would have the task of enforcing laws designed to protect the rights of consumers?
U.S. President George Bush's tour ended in Liberia where he participated in a number events with Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. This means President Bush is fulfilling his role as the country's _____ ________.
(a)
The _________ ______ of the government is responsible for proposing federal government spending budgets?
(a)
1803, President Jefferson refused to spend money set aside for new gunboats until a less-costly design could be built. This action is an illustration of which presidential role?
chief executive
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
representative of the nation
chief agenda setter
What governmental purpose do Cabinet members serve?
as liasons to Congress for passing of legislation
ceremonial duties to represent the major executive departments
as an advisory body to aid the President
each Cabinet member has be elected in order to serve the President
Based on the responsibilities of the job, what kind of experience would the Secretary of the Interior MOST LIKELY need?
economic and money policies
land policy and conservation issues
high-level administrative skills
knowledge of labor unions and health care issues
Why might it sometimes be difficult for a President to rely on the advice of cabinet members?
Cabinet members may not have the right background for the Cabinet position.
Most cabinet members tend to only give the President advice that the President wants to hear.
Meetings only take place once a week and Presidents need to receive important information in a more timely manner.
A President may appoint someone to a Cabinet position for political reasons instead, not based on expertise in the field.
What could a President do to increase Cabinet members' value as advisers?
appeal to Congress for larger salaries for Cabinet members
choose only highly qualified individuals for Cabinet posts
appoint Cabinet members based on political affiliation only
require that all Cabinet members win election from a majority of Americans
The President may veto Congressional legislation as a role in checking the power of Congress. (T or F)
True
False
Presidential powers tend to grow during national emergencies due to the Federal government needing to respond quickly. (T or F)
True
False
-- Approved August 10, 1964
An opponent of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution would argue that it was unconstitutional because it gave too much power to the...
(a)
President Barack Obama, June 4, 2009
"I've come here to Cairo to seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world. These lines from President Obama's speech show a President's role as :
party leader.
Chief Executive.
Commander in Chief.
foreign policy leader.
any Person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty-five Years, and been (a) Years a Resident within the United States."
· Federal Bureau of Investigation
· Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
· Drug Enforcement Administration
These law enforcement agencies fall under the direction of the Secretary of State Cabinet position. (T or F)
True
False
The Legislative Branch has the greatest authority in setting foreign policy. (T or F)
True
False
· Office of Management and Budget
· Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
· Council of Economic Advisers
These three Federal Government offices are all part of....
the F.B.I.
the U.S. Congress.
the President's Cabinet.
the Department of the Treasury.
Which Executive Department of the Federal Government is responsible for overseeing all agencies of the government that relate directly to national security and the United States armed forces?
Defense
Interior
Energy
State
Traveling to Europe to meet with the Prime Minister of Great Britain
Negotiating a trade agreement with China
Writing a statement or letter to the President of Russia
These actions are examples of the President of the United States' role as
chief of state. (T or F)
True
False
Which part of government is responsible for proposing the Federal budget?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
the Federal Reserve Bank
The person considered to be the leader of the national Executive branch is known as the (a) .
Which of these is a power of the Executive branch?
declare war
create taxes
ratify treaties
command armed forces
Director of the Office of Management and Budget
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
All of these positions are part of the Executive Branch (T or F)
True
False
In the United States government, which of these positions is responsible for signing bills into law?
the Governor
the President
the Chief Justice
the Speaker of the House
Which situation would MOST LIKELY cause tension between the President and Congress?
The President nominates a candidate to serve as a judge on the Supreme Court.
The President signs a treaty with other countries to help protect the environment.
The President uses a pocket veto on a spending bill that passed both houses.
The President issues a signing statement to inform Congress of his interpretation of a bill.
