WorksheetsExecutive Branch
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the main role of the executive branch?
To write new laws
To enforce the laws
To interpret the laws
To amend the Constitution
Who is the head of the executive branch at the national level?
The Chief Justice
The Speaker of the House
The President
The Secretary of State
What is an executive order?
A suggestion made by the Congress
A rule that is voted on by the citizens
An order from the President or a government agency that must be obeyed like a law
A decision made by the Supreme Court
What is the role of the cabinet?
To provide military leadership
To head executive departments and act as official advisers to the President
To create laws for the country
To ensure laws follow the Constitution
Who has the power to issue a pardon?
The Mayor
The President
The Chief Justice
The Attorney General
What does the term "commander-in-chief" refer to?
The leader of a city
The leader of the armed forces
The leader of the Senate
The leader of the Supreme Court
What is an example of an executive (administrative) agency?
The Supreme Court
The United Nations
The U.S. Department of Education
The Federal Reserve
What does a governor do?
Leads the executive branch for a state
Writes federal laws
Leads the national military
Decides constitutional cases
What happens when a president vetoes a bill?
The bill automatically becomes a law
The bill returns to Congress for possible override
The bill is approved without changes
The bill is sent to the Supreme Court
What is meant by "head of state"?
The leader of the armed forces
The leader of the executive branch for a state
The symbol of leadership for a nation
The head of the judicial branch
What is the role of a mayor?
To lead the nation's armed forces
To enforce laws at a national level
To head the government for a city or town
To serve as an adviser to the President
What are regulations?
Suggestions made by citizens
Official rules issued by a government agency to implement laws
Votes made by the legislative body
Ideas proposed by the judiciary
Who can reject a decision or proposal made by a legislature using a veto?
The Chief Justice
The Senate Majority Leader
The President or State Governor
The House Speaker
What is a law?
A proposal made by the President
A rule established by the government to regulate conduct
A suggestion made by citizens
A decision made by the Supreme Court
