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Executive Branch 3.8

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Order the following correctly for the PATH TO ELECTION

a)

Primary Election

b)

Convention

c)

Campaign

d)

General Election

e)

Electoral College

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
2.

Which amendment made it possible for 18 year olds to vote in elections?

a)

15

b)

19

c)

24

d)

26

3.

How many votes are needed to with the electoral college?

(a)  

4.

What is an important task of an administrative agency?

a)

passing federal laws

b)

making detailed regulations

c)

running the US armed forces

d)

resolving court cases between private parties

5.

How does an executive order differ from a federal law?

a)

Executive Orders are not subject to judicial review.

b)

Executive Orders are not limited by the Constitution.

c)

Executive Orders do not need to be approved by Congress.

d)

Executive Orders are limited to military and foreign affairs.

6.

On December 20, 1998 a newspaper headline read "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VOTES TO IMPEACH PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON" Which is the next step in the impeachment process?

a)

The President is tried by the Supreme Court

b)

The President is tried by the United States Senate

c)

The President can appeal to the US Supreme Court

d)

Three-Fourths of the states must agree to impeachment

7.

Match the following role of the President with its explanation

Chief Legislator

head of gov't & leadership, symbol

Party Leader

leader of military

Head of State

top of party, helps others be elected

Chief Economist "keeper of the economy"

influence legislation & shape policy

Commander in Chief

responsible for the health of US economy

8.

Match the following the Executive leader with their level of government.

Local

President

State

Governor

National

Mayor

9.

Match the following law type with the level of government

Local

Act

National

Statute

State

Ordinance

10.

The formal act of forgiving someone or excusing a mistake.

(a)  

11.

A limitation on behavior.

(a)  

12.

A federal agency that is housed under the Executive Office of the President.

(a)  

13.

A (a)   vote can override a Presidential veto.

14.

The President serves_ year terms.

(a)