Worksheets2024 Gov- Test- The Executive Branch
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 37mins
When do people vote for President?
Every 4 years
Every 2 years
Every year
Every 8 years
How many years is the President elected for?
1 year term
2 year term
4 year term
8 year term
How many terms can a President be elected to?
Only 1 term
8 terms
2 terms
3 terms
What 2 roles does the President of the United States have?
Check off the 2 correct answers.
Secretary of Defense
Chief Executive of the Federal Goverment
Attorney General
Commander in Chief
As Commander in Chief what is his/her job?
Check all that are correct.
Has the authority to declare war with another country
Has the authority to send troops into combat
Has the authority to send troops anywhere in the U.S. where there is a crisis situation.
Can suggest how much of the federal budget should be spent on the military
What is an informal power of the President in foreign policy?
The power to negotiate executive agreements
The power to make treaties
The power to appoint judges
The power to command the armed forces
Which role of the president has them be the ceremonial head of the United States?
Chief of Party
Chief of State
Commander in Chief
Chief Executive
Which scenario is an example of the president acting as the Chief Executive?
Appointing cabinet members, federal judges, and executive branch workers
Meeting foreign leaders
Campaigning for political party members
Being a role model for all Americans
President Ford is giving the State of the Union address to Congress. What role of the president does this fulfill?
Chief of State
Chief Citizen
Commander in Chief
Chief Legislator
When President Bill Clinton helped create a peace treaty between Israel and Palestine, he was acting in what presidential role?
Chief Diplomat
Chief of State
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Which scenario is an example of the president acting as the Chief of Party?
meeting with the Prime Minister of England
signing a treaty with Mexico
choosing a replacement Supreme Court Justice
helping to raise money for their political party
What is an example of the president as Chief Citizen?
volunteering in a soup kitchen
presenting the presidential medal of honor
vetoing a bill
being the commander of the navy
The Vice President is the leader of the ____________ .
The White House
House of Representatives
The United States of America
The Senate
Much of the President's job includes __________ , which means making alliances and deals with other countries.
diplomacy
Commander and Chief
tied
foreign policy
Many of the _______ passed by Congress are suggested by the President
bills
vetoes
diplomacy
people
The Vice President only gets to vote in the Senate when the vote is ___________.
already decided
tied
billed
vetoed
The President is always the leader of the _________ .
Democratic Party
Republican Party
party he or she supports
none of the above
These are all examples of the presidents Judicial Powers except.
Reprieve
Pardon
Original Jurisdiction
Commutation
Amnesty
An Executive Agreement is?
An agreement made between the President and a member of Congress to pass a bill.
An agreement made between the President and the Leader of another nation that does not need the consent of the Senate.
An agreement made between the President and a member of their cabinet to offer discretionary funding towards a pet project of the cabinet member.
An agreement made between the President and members of Congress to appoint judges to the Federal Court System.
Which of the following are examples of the presidents ceremonial duties?
Lighting of the National Christmas Tree
Entertaining foreign dignitaries
Proposing treaties to foreign dignitaries
Laying a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The 22nd Amendment applies to the president in what capacity?
Limits President to 2 terms and a total of 10 years
Lame Duck period shortened
Gives the President the right to Free Speech
Allows the president to invoke Executive Privilege
in order to win the electoral college, you need...
270 electoral votes
win the most states
win the most in the popular vote
get at least 100 votes
The president can appoint ambassadors, judges, and high officials pending whose approval?
Joint Chiefs of Staff
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Senate
The power of the President to Reject a Bill passed by Congress.
Pardon
Veto
Appointment
Advise and Consent
Which of these Positions may the President Appoint? Pick 2
Federal Judges
Senators
Cabinet Members
House Members
The President is the Head of Which branch of Government?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
A directive or instruction straight from the President that acts like a Law but does not go through congress.
Tariff
Executive Order
Embargo
Pardon
Originally, the Runner-Up in the election became the VP. Which amendment fixed it to where the VP and President are on the same ticket?
12th
19th
25th
In his role as Chief Legislator, the president must
nominate judges
command the military
give the State of the Union address to Congress
send and receive ambassadors
The Secretary of State
gives money for K-12 schools.
creates affordable housing.
manages our relationships with foreign countries.
gives services for Americans' health.
The Secretary of the Treasury
manages the military.
oversees highway safety, air, rail, and sea travel.
protects against terrorists.
collects taxes and prints money.
The Secretary of Defense
gives money to K-12 schools.
manages the military.
protects the nation's public lands.
promotes U.S. businesses.
The Attorney General
enforces laws & represents the U.S. in legal matters.
promotes U.S. businesses.
collects taxes and prints money.
works with farmers.
The Secretary of Agriculture
manages the military.
researches sources of fuel.
works with farmers and regulates farm products.
protects against terrorists.
The Secretary of Commerce
gives services for Americans' health.
helps workers get fair wages (= pay)
promotes U.S. businesses and supervises trade.
protects against terrorists.
The Secretary of Energy
manages relationships with foreign countries.
collects taxes & prints money.
researches sources of fuel and electricity for the nation.
works with farmers.
The Secretary of Education
protects the nation's public lands.
gives money for K-12 schools.
manages the military.
creates affordable housing.
The Secretary of Homeland Security
helps workers get fair wages (= pay).
protects against terrorists.
gives money to K-12 schools.
enforces laws & represents the U.S. in legal matters.
What is the purpose of the 15 executive departments of the president?
To oversee the legislative branch of government.
To make decisions on behalf of the president.
To provide legal advice to the president.
To assist the president in carrying out their duties and responsibilities.
How are cabinet members selected and confirmed?
Selected by the Supreme Court and confirmed by the President
Selected by the Vice President and confirmed by the House of Representatives
Selected by the President and confirmed by the Senate
Selected by the Cabinet and confirmed by the President
Which of the following is a responsibility of cabinet members?
Running for political office
Advising the President and carrying out assigned duties
Managing the national budget
Serving as a judge in the Supreme Court
The House of Representatives elects the President when no presidential candidate _____________
has been a member of Congress
elogs to a major political party
receives a majority of the Electoral College Vote.
meets the constitutional requirements for the office
How is the President of the United States elected?
Direct vote by the citizens
By a majority vote in Congress
Through the Electoral College based on state votes
Appointment by the Supreme Court
Presidential succession and disability is dealt with in the ______ Amendment
24th
26th
25th
27th
Thanks to the 20th Amendment, new terms of office for the President and members of Congress begin when?
March
November
January
February
Pocket Veto
An indirect rejection of a legislative bill by holding it for 10 days when Congress is not in session
The president's power to reject a law proposed by Congress
The power of a president to reject individual provisions of a bill
A written comment issued by a president at the time of signing legislation
"Secretary of" or "Dept of" refers to the __________________:
The Cabinet and Executive Branch they oversee
The two houses of Congress
The Supreme Court
The Federal System.
The number of electors for each state is equal to-
___________+________= # of electors
Senators + Representatives
Cabinet + Justices
state and local governments
How is the vice president chosen now?
The President chooses a running mate
The first lady chooses
Senators and Representatives choose
Speaker of the House becomes the VP
This department makes coins and currency, collects taxes, and develops policy to help the economy.
Department of Defense
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Justice
Department of Treasury
If for some reason both the President and the Vice President are unable to continue to serve, who takes over the Presidency?
Secretary of State
Governor of New York
Majority Leader of the Senate
Speaker of the House
Which informal qualifications are often considered important for a presidential candidate?
Fluency in Klingon, ability to juggle, experience in underwater basket weaving
Knowledge of ancient history, proficiency in calligraphy, expertise in origami
Musical talent, culinary skills, athletic ability
Strong communication skills, leadership qualities, political experience, charismatic personality
What happens if a president ignores a bill for 10 days or more while Congress is in session.
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
Match the following Presidential Job to the correct scenario
Chief Diplomat
President Biden puts sanctions on Russia for the war with Ukraine
Economic Leader
President Trump announced there would be no new taxes and taxes on working families would be reduced
Chief Executive
President Trump appointed Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court
Head of State
President Trump comforted victims of Hurricane Harvey
Commander-in-Chief
President Bush ordered troops in the Iraq
Match with the correct term.
___________ of the Constitution sets up and lists the powers of the President and Executive Branch
Article II (2)
The ___________ must confirm most of the President's appointments.
Senate
A presidential directive, called a(n) _____________, has the force of law.
Executive Order
The Constitution states that the President must take the _____________ on the day he takes office.
Oath of Office
The (a) states that presidential (b) will always take place the first (c) after the first (d) in (e) .
The votes casted by each eligible citizen in the U.S. for the President or any elected official is known as the:
electoral votes
popular vote
electors
