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Ch. 6 Executive Branch Test (2022)

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 2hrs 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

the highest number of votes but less than half

a)

plurality

b)

protocol

c)

reprieve

d)

pardon

e)

electoral college

2.

collection of behaviors and ceremonies that are observed by diplomats and heads of state

a)

plurality

b)

protocol

c)

reprieve

d)

pardon

e)

electoral college

3.

postponement of a sentence in a criminal case

a)

plurality

b)

protocol

c)

reprieve

d)

pardon

e)

electoral college

4.

legal exoneration (or forgiveness) for a crime

a)

plurality

b)

protocol

c)

reprieve

d)

pardon

e)

electoral college

5.

a general pardon issued to a group of persons all at one time

a)

agenda

b)

amnesty

c)

commute

d)

executive orders

e)

treaty

6.

to reduce a sentence and/or lower a fine

a)

agenda

b)

amnesty

c)

commute

d)

executive orders

e)

treaty

7.

commands of the President which have the force of law without Congressional approval

a)

agenda

b)

amnesty

c)

commute

d)

executive orders

e)

treaty

8.

Speech given by the President shortly after taking the oath of office; usually expresses the main points to be followed by his new administration.

a)

farewell address

b)

inaugural address

c)

press conference

d)

State of the Union Address

9.

Annual message given by the President to Congress shortly after Congress convenes in January.

a)

farewell address

b)

inaugural address

c)

press conference

d)

State of the Union Address

10.

The candidate who receives the plurality of the vote receives all the electoral votes from that state.

a)

electoral college

b)

democratic style

c)

federal system

d)

"winner-takes-all" system

11.

a group of delegates chosen to elect the president

a)

plurality

b)

protocol

c)

reprieve

d)

pardon

e)

electoral college

12.

issues that will be considered and debated in Congress during the coming year

a)

agenda

b)

amnesty

c)

commute

d)

executive orders

e)

treaty

13.

a formal agreement between two nations

a)

agenda

b)

amnesty

c)

commute

d)

executive orders

e)

treaty

14.

diplomatic recognition

a)

diplomats are given immunity from prosecution of crimes in the country they are visiting

b)

process that approves treaties which have been negotiated by a nation's diplomats

c)

acknowledges the existence of a nation and the legitimacy of its government

15.

Presidential programs relating to financial affairs

a)

executive agreement

b)

fiscal policy

c)

Cabinet

d)

Executive office of the President

e)

chief of staff

16.

panel of advisors to the President consisting of the heads of the executive departments

a)

executive agreement

b)

fiscal policy

c)

Cabinet

d)

Executive office of the President

e)

chief of staff

17.

Which person is known as the "door keeper" of to the President and runs the West Wing of the White House.

a)

Head of the FBI

b)

Sergeant-at-Arms

c)

First Lady

d)

Vice-President

e)

chief of staff

18.

The President of the United States gets legal powers from...

a)

The Presidential Handbook

b)

The U.S. Constitution

c)

Congress

d)

Infinity Stones

19.

When the president acts as the nation's representative to other countries, it is called...

a)

Military Action

b)

Equal Representation

c)

Diplomacy

d)

A Vacation

20.

The President gives the State of the Union speech to the American people in what venue?

a)

A joint session of Congress

b)

The White House lawn

c)

A session of the United Nations

d)

A televised presentation from the Oval Office

21.

As president, if you disagree with a bill, you should...

a)

Sign it

b)

Change it

c)

Write a new one

d)

Veto it

22.

What is it called when the president delivers a law to someone else to carry out?

a)

The "drop off"

b)

Delegating

c)

Assigning it

d)

Delivering it

23.

Can the president sign only part of a bill into law?

a)

Yes, the president can sign on part, and veto the rest.

b)

No, the president must sign the whole bill or veto the whole bill.

24.

Who helps the president execute laws?

a)

The military

b)

executive departments

c)

Secretary of State

d)

Congress

25.

Which of these is NOT a responsibility of the president?

a)

Set a national agenda for new laws

b)

Oversee the US Armed forces

c)

Hand down national court decisions

d)

Nominate Supreme Court Justices

26.

When war breaks out, what must the president do?

a)

Ignore it

b)

Go and fight with the Army

c)

Command the Armed Forces

d)

Resign from office

27.

Laws about the health and well being of young people are most likely to be executed by ...

a)

Department of Education

b)

Department of Labor

c)

Department of Commerce

d)

Department of Health and Human Services

28.

Which TWO articles of the US Constitution talk about the president's job?

a)

The Preamble and Bill of Rights

b)

Articles I and II

c)

Amendments 13 - 15

d)

Articles I and III

29.

How long is one term of a president?

a)

Four years

b)

Two years

c)

Six years

d)

Eight years

30.

What does the Department of Justice do?

a)

works to enforce federal laws, prevent crime, and punish those convicted of crimes.

b)

Makes the money, tries to help the economy, and collects taxes.

c)

Provides funding to schools and helps students pay for college.

d)

Includes all parts of the US military, and its mission is to protect the United States around the world.

31.

What does the Department of the Treasury do?

a)

Makes the money, tries to help the economy, and collects taxes.

b)

Provides funding to schools and helps students pay for college.

c)

Supports workers to provide more opportunity, protect rights, and improve conditions.

d)

Works to enforce federal laws, prevent crime, and punish those convicted of crimes.

32.

What does the Department of The Interior do?

a)

Responsible for the management and conservation of most federal land and natural resources.

b)

Uses science and tech to address energy, environmental and nuclear challenges.

c)

Supports farmers, makes sure our food is safe, and gives recommendations about good nutrition.

d)

Responsible for federal highways, the railroads and driver safety.

33.

What does the Department of Energy do?

a)

Uses science and tech to address energy, environmental and nuclear challenges.

b)

Responsible for federal highways, the railroads and driver safety.

c)

Works to protect the country against terrorism and makes sure the borders are safe.

d)

Supports farmers, makes sure our food is safe, and gives recommendations about good nutrition.

34.

What does the Department of Veterans Affairs do?

a)

Provides patient care and federal benefits to military veterans and their families.

b)

Responsible for maintaining the relationships the US has with other countries.

c)

Creates the conditions for economic growth and opportunity, and is the voice of business.

d)

Supports strong communities and quality and affordable housing for all.

35.

What does the State department do?

a)

Responsible for maintaining the relationships the US has with other countries.

b)

Supports strong communities and quality and affordable housing for all.

c)

Creates the conditions for economic growth and opportunity, and is the voice of business.

d)

Provides patient care and federal benefits to military veterans and their families.

36.

Which branch of the military handles land based operations? They are effective in dealing with large conflicts, but can take some time to deploy,

a)

The Army

b)

The Coast Guard

c)

Air Force

d)

Space Force

e)

Marines

37.

Which force acts as the sea branch for the military? The are effective on the water or near enemy coastlines? Will take some time for a fleet to reach its destination.

a)

Navy

b)

Army

c)

Marine Corps

d)

Coast Guard

e)

Air Force

38.

Maximum number of years someone may serve as President:

a)

4

b)

6

c)

8

d)

10

39.

Which amendment placed limits on the President's tenure?

a)

1st

b)

14th

c)

22nd

d)

25th

40.

Choose the three Constitutional qualifications for the President (Choose all three):

a)

A natural born citizen.

b)

At least 35 years old.

c)

Speaks English as his/her primary language

d)

Resided in the US for at least 14 years.

e)

Served in the military.

41.

Which amendment deals with Presidential succession?

a)

10th

b)

15th

c)

22nd

d)

25th

42.

Who is first in line to succeed the Presidency if the President is removed from office?

a)

Vice-President

b)

Secretary of State

c)

the highest ranking military official

d)

Speaker of the House

43.

Complete the order of Presidential succession: Vice-President, Speaker of the House, president pro tem of the Senate, secretary of state, ____________.

a)

Head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

b)

Secretary of Treasury

c)

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

d)

The US ambassador to the United Nations

44.

What are the two official duties of the Vice President?

a)

Negotiate treaties.

b)

Attend military funerals on behalf of the President

c)

Preside over the Senate

d)

Determine if the President is unable to meet his responsibilities to serve as President according to the 25th amendment.

45.

Which document provides the foundation of Presidential authority?

a)

The Constitution

b)

The Declaration of Independence

c)

The Magna Carta

d)

United Nations Declarations Human Rights

46.

Where is the ultimate source of authority for the President and all world leaders from?

a)

the people

b)

the military

c)

God

47.

Which is NOT one of the reasons character is important in a President?

a)

Helps to form good leadership.

b)

It makes him a great military strategist.

c)

Helps him to focus on the best decisions for the nation,

d)

It means he will act on integrity.

48.

Which is NOT one of the five primary roles of the President?

a)

chief of state

b)

chief financial officer

c)

chief executive

d)

chief diplomat

e)

commander-in-chief

49.

What is NOT one of the three ceremonial functions of the President as chief of state?

a)

farewell address

b)

inauguration

c)

State of the Union Address

d)

receiving ambassadors and foreign heads of state

50.

One of the President's power as chief executive includes pardoning people.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

Which of the following is NOT one of the President's power as chief executive?

a)

ordinance power

b)

seek advice from his Cabinet

c)

Veto power over legislation

d)

appointments to federal positions

e)

removal of people from federal positions.

52.

What are three powers the President has as chief legislator?

a)

Declare war

b)

Influence legislative agenda

c)

Sign bills into law

d)

Veto bills

53.

This famous treaty, ratified in 1992, reduced the number of nuclear arms for the US and Russia?

a)

START

b)

NAFTA

c)

NATO

d)

Warsaw Pact

e)

Treaty of Versailles

54.

What was the famous treaty that Woodrow Wilson negotiated at the end of World War I that Congress refused to pass?

a)

Treaty of Berlin

b)

Treaty of Paris

c)

Treaty of Versailles

d)

Treaty of York

e)

START

55.

Who was the President who supported the failed Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War I?

a)

Calvin Coolidge

b)

Ronald Reagan

c)

Teddy Roosevelt

d)

Woodrow Wilson

56.

Which organization was established in 1939 to assist the President?

a)

Executive Office of the President

b)

Chief of Staff

c)

Office of Management and Budget

d)

Federal Reserve

57.

Which organization or office has the role to head and organize the White House?

a)

Executive Office of the President

b)

Chief of Staff

c)

Office of Management and Budget

d)

Federal Reserve

58.

Which organization or office plans the federal government's annual budget, assists in developing the nation's overall fiscal policy and coordinate with various agencies within the executive branch?

a)

Executive Office of the President

b)

Chief of Staff

c)

Office of Management and Budget

d)

Federal Reserve

59.

Who is considered the "Father of the Country"?

a)

John Adams

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Alexander Hamilton

d)

George Washington

60.

Which article of the Constitution primarily discusses the qualifications and responsibilities of executive branch?

a)

I

b)

II

c)

III

d)

IV

61.

Which amendment provides for separate ballots for President and Vice President?

a)

12th

b)

20th

c)

22nd

d)

23rd

e)

25th

62.

Which amendment changed the date of the Presidential inauguration from March 4 to January 20?

a)

12th

b)

20th

c)

22nd

d)

23rd

e)

25th

63.

Which amendment limited the President to two only two terms and no more than 10 years in office?

a)

12th

b)

20th

c)

22nd

d)

23rd

e)

25th

64.

Which amendment granted the District of Columbia three electors?

a)

12th

b)

20th

c)

22nd

d)

23rd

e)

25th

65.

Which amendment provides for the Vice President to succeed the President if the President should resign or die while in office?

a)

12th

b)

20th

c)

22nd

d)

23rd

e)

25th

66.

The Constitution gives the President the power to declare war.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

The Constitution gives the President the ability to negotiate treaties and enter into executive agreements with other heads of state.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

The President must find a representative or a senator to present legislation to Congress.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

The President is supposed to execute laws passed by Congress.

a)

True

b)

False

70.

Which cabinet department deals with the funding of schools.

a)

Treasury

b)

Labor

c)

Education

d)

Defense

71.

Which cabinet department is responsible for interstate travel over highways and railways?

a)

Agriculture

b)

Energy

c)

Defense

d)

Transportation

72.

Which cabinet department oversees the military and develops policies to protect American interests around the world?

a)

Agriculture

b)

Energy

c)

Defense

d)

Justice

73.

Each Presidential term lasts four years, and a President may be elected to two terms

a)

True

b)

False

74.

The power of the President to rule comes from his control of the military.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

Which is not one of the military branches over which the President is Commander-in-Chief?

a)

Secret Service

b)

Coast Guard

c)

Marines

d)

Air Force

e)

Navy

76.

Who was the only person to serve as President who was not elected to be President or Vice-President?

a)

Gerald Ford

b)

Ronald Reagan

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Calvin Coolidge

77.

Who were the only three Presidents to have been impeached by the House of Representatives?

a)

Andrew Johnson

b)

Ronald Reagan

c)

Bill Clinton

d)

Donald Trump

e)

Richard Nixon

78.

Complete the line of Presidential succession: Vice-President, Speaker of the House, President pro tempore of the Senate, Secretary of State ....

a)

Secretary of Treasury

b)

Head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

c)

Mayor of Washington D.C.

d)

Secretary of Counterfeit Money and Insurance Scams

79.

Which of the following is NOT one of the President's responsibilities in the area of DOMESTIC AFFAIRS.

a)

Writes new bills

b)

Vetoes bills

c)

Executive new laws

d)

Promoting his agenda to Congress for new laws

80.

Which is NOT one of the President's responsibilities in the area of FOREIGN AFFAIRS?

a)

Declaring war

b)

Meets with foreign diplomats

c)

Acts as commander-in-chief

d)

Negotiates treaties.

81.

Which is NOT one of the five expressed Constitutional Presidential powers?

a)

Interpreting laws passed by Congress

b)

Command the armed forces

c)

Appointment power

d)

Veto power

e)

Grant reprieves and pardons

82.

He was the only President be elected to more than two terms of office.

a)

Franklin Roosevelt

b)

John F. Kennedy

c)

Abraham Lincoln

d)

Benjamin Harrison

83.

Which branch of the military is charged with protecting US coastal areas and conducting rescue operations within US waters.

a)

Navy

b)

Army

c)

Marine Corps

d)

Coast Guard

e)

Air Force

84.

Which branch of the military is used for quick attacks on land, and are also based on naval ships.

a)

Navy

b)

Army

c)

Marines

d)

Coast Guard

e)

Air Force

85.

Which of the following is NOT in the top five people in order of Presidential succession (as of January 2022).

a)

Kamala Harris - Vice President

b)

Janet Yellen - Secretary of the Treasury

c)

Anthony Blinken -

Secretary of State

d)

Nancy Pelosi - Speaker of the House

e)

Mitch McConnell - Minority Leader of the Senate

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