WorksheetsExecutive Branch 3.8
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 14mins
Order the following correctly for the PATH TO ELECTION
Primary Election
Convention
Campaign
General Election
Electoral College
Which amendment made it possible for 18 year olds to vote in elections?
15
19
24
26
How many votes are needed to with the electoral college?
(a)
What is an important task of an administrative agency?
passing federal laws
making detailed regulations
running the US armed forces
resolving court cases between private parties
How does an executive order differ from a federal law?
Executive Orders are not subject to judicial review.
Executive Orders are not limited by the Constitution.
Executive Orders do not need to be approved by Congress.
Executive Orders are limited to military and foreign affairs.
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?
The President is tried by the Supreme Court
The President is tried by the United States Senate
The President can appeal to the US Supreme Court
Three-Fourths of the states must agree to impeachment
Match the following role of the President with its explanation
Head of State
head of gov't & leadership, symbol
Commander in Chief
leader of military
Party Leader
top of party, helps others be elected
Chief Legislator
influence legislation & shape policy
Chief Economist "keeper of the economy"
responsible for the health of US economy
Match the following the Executive leader with their level of government.
National
President
State
Governor
Local
Mayor
Match the following law type with the level of government
National
Act
State
Statute
Local
Ordinance
The formal act of forgiving someone or excusing a mistake.
(a)
A limitation on behavior.
(a)
A federal agency that is housed under the Executive Office of the President.
(a)
A (a) vote can override a Presidential veto.
The President serves_ year terms.
(a)
