WorksheetsGovernment Actions Quiz
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 22mins
How does the executive authority of the President of the United States differ from the authority of the mayor of a town?
The President executes the laws.
The President communicates with the public.
The President participates in many public ceremonies.
The President acts as Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Armed Forces.
The box below provides information about two government actions. The President appoints the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, an agency that enforces environmental legislation passed by Congress. The local mayor enforces a local ordinance against dumping garbage in the local river. What do these actions have in common?
The executive acts on its own without considering the legislature.
The executive enforces laws passed by a legislative body.
The executive is able to ignore legislative authority.
The executive exercises an implied power.
What do a local mayor, the Governor of Florida, and the President of the United States have in common?
They command military forces.
They enforce laws passed by legislatures.
They appoint U.S. Supreme Court Justices.
They appoint U.S. ambassadors to other countries.
The table below compares different levels of government. Which phrase completes the table?
Mayor
Governor
Chief Justice
County Commissioner
What is an important function of the Governor of Florida?
to give advisory opinions on the constitutionality of proposed laws
to act as chief executive of Florida’s state government
to act as Commander-in-Chief of U.S. Armed Forces
to appoint and receive ambassadors
The diagram below shows the powers of a government official. Which official completes the diagram?
Governor
President
Chief Justice
Speaker of the House
How does an executive order differ from a statute?
An executive order is not passed by Congress.
An executive order is not binding on the states.
An executive order does not have the force of law.
An executive order is not subject to the Constitution.
The diagram below shows three choices the President has when a bill is passed by Congress. Which phrase completes the diagram?
Veto the bill
Amend the bill
Pocket-veto the bill
Refer the bill to a public referendum
Which action is an important function of an administrative agency?
lobbying for special interest groups in Congress
advising government officials on areas of their expertise
voting on government expenditures for the annual budget
reducing the burden on courts by trying those accused of crimes
The diagram below describes administrative agencies. Which phrase completes the diagram?
Enact new federal laws
Enforce the law and regulations
Take the place of the criminal courts
Participate in the President’s Cabinet
The diagram below illustrates a part of the U.S. government. Which part of the government does the diagram illustrate?
criminal courts
interest groups
administrative agencies
congressional committees
The list below provides information about the United States government. - Federal Reserve Board - Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) - Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) What do the four items on this list have in common?
They are civil courts.
They can collect taxes.
They provide judicial review.
They are administrative agencies.
The diagram below illustrates a part of the U.S. government. Which phrase completes the diagram?
Civil courts
Interest groups
Administrative agencies
Congressional committees
What is the primary role of the executive branch of government?
To make laws
To interpret laws
Who is the head of the executive branch at the federal level in the United States?
The Vice President
The President
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
Which of the following is a main function of the executive branch?
Conducting diplomacy with other nations
Declaring war
Passing legislation
Judicial review
What does the executive branch use to enforce federal laws?
Executive orders
Federal agencies and departments
Congressional advisories
Judicial decrees
Which office within the executive branch is responsible for advising the President on foreign policies?
What is the role of the Vice President in the executive branch?
To preside over the Senate
To decide cases of impeachment
To enact laws passed by Congress
To nominate Supreme Court Justices
Which department is primarily responsible for the nation's foreign affairs?
Department of Defense
Department of State
Department of Interior
Department of Commerce
How does the President fulfill the role of Chief Diplomat?
By appointing ambassadors
By hosting state dinners
By negotiating treaties
All of the above
What is an executive order?
A law passed by Congress
A directive issued by the President to manage operations of the federal government
A decision made by the Supreme Court
A policy enforced by state governments
Which of these is a process involving the executive branch during a state of emergency?
Impeachment
Executive privilege
Issuance of emergency powers
Judicial review
What role does the executive branch play in the budget process?
The President proposes a budget to Congress.
The President approves the budget drafted by Congress.
The President vetoes the budget process entirely.
The President has no role in the budget process.
Which department is tasked with the responsibility of homeland security?
Department of Justice
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Homeland Security
Who confirms the appointment of federal judges and cabinet members proposed by the President?
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The Supreme Court
The Vice President
How does the executive branch influence legislation?
By creating laws
By vetoing bills
By interpreting laws
By enforcing judicial decisions
Which agency is responsible for managing the federal taxes?
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Department of Education
What is the function of the Cabinet within the executive branch?
The executive branch can issue ________ to operate independently of congressional consent.
bills
amendments
executive orders
acts of Congress
Which of the following is part of the executive branch's responsibility regarding the military?
Declaring war
Leading the armed forces
Funding the military
Enlisting soldiers
How does the President's role as Commander-in-Chief affect the military?
The President can declare war without Congress.
The President oversees the operation and organization of the military.
The President can only suggest military strategies.
The President has no influence over the military.
What is required for a treaty negotiated by the President to become effective?
Approval by the House of Representatives
Ratification by the Senate
A national referendum
An executive order
