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WorksheetsThe Executive Branch
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
What was the main reason behind the creation of an executive branch in the United States government?
To establish a monarchy
To enforce laws and solve leadership problems
To limit the power of the legislative branch
To promote foreign influence on the president
How did the Framers of the Constitution address concerns about foreign influence on the president?
By setting strict rules about who can become president
By limiting the president's term in office to four years
By granting the president the power to declare war
By establishing a process for presidential elections
What are the qualifications listed in Article II of the Constitution for a person to become president?
At least 30 years old, born a U.S. citizen, and lived in the country for 10 years
At least 35 years old, born a U.S. citizen, and lived in the country for 14 years
At least 25 years old, born a U.S. citizen, and lived in the country for 7 years
At least 40 years old, born a U.S. citizen, and lived in the country for 20 years
What is the president's role in the military according to the Constitution?
The president can declare war
The president approves treaties
The president is the commander in chief
How can Congress check the president's power to veto laws?
By impeaching the president
By granting a pardon or reprieve to those convicted of federal offenses
By approving treaties made by the president with a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate
By overriding a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both Houses
Which three three responsibilities does the president have among the following?
keeper of the economy
leader on foreign affairs
instructs or pressures Congress to pass bills
interprets the law
What is the executive branch responsible for?
Creating Laws
Enforcing and executing laws
Interpreting laws
How can a president be removed from office through impeachment according to the Constitution?
The president can be removed from office if found guilty of treason by the House of Representatives
The president can be removed from office if found guilty of high crimes by the Senate
The president can be removed from office if found guilty of abuse of power by the Supreme Court
The president can be removed from office if found guilty of bribery by the Senate
Who makes up the president's cabinet?
The Senate
The House of Representatives
Department leaders and the vice president
The Supreme Court justices
What is the role of executive departments in the executive branch?
To help create laws
To help amend laws
To help enforce laws
To help create laws
Select THREE checks that the Congress has on the President
Using judicial review
Impeachment
Overriding a veto
Conducting an investigation
What is the "imperial presidency"?
A presidency with limited power
A presidency with too much power
A presidency focused on promoting diplomacy
A presidency that wasn't elected
Which of the following best defines an executive order?
A law passed by Congress that the President has the power to veto
A directive issued by the President that carries the force of law without requiring congressional approval
A formal agreement between the United States and another country that requires Senate approval
A resolution passed by Congress that expresses the opinion of the legislative branch
