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WorksheetsExecutive and Legislative Branch
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
The diagram shows details about the United States government. Which phrase completes the diagram?
Presidential powers as Commander in Chief
Presidential powers as Head of State
Presidential powers in relation to Congress
Presidential powers as Chief Executive Officer
In this 1832 cartoon, President Andrew Jackson is depicted as a king holding a vetoed bill and trampling on the U.S. Constitution. What does the cartoonist accuse President Jackson of doing?
refusing to fulfill his duties as chief executive
supporting states’ rights over the U.S. Constitution
exceeding the constitutional limits of his authority
attempting to turn the United States into a monarchy
What was the purpose of the War Powers Act of 1973?
to check the President's ability to fight a war without Congressional approval
to negotiate an end to the war in Vietnam
to strengthen the President's ability to defend the United States from foreign enemies
to require Congress to report to the President before setting its annual budget for military expenditures
When the President vetoes a bill, which branch is checking which branch?
Executive checks Judicial
Legislative checks Executive
Executive checks Legislative
Judicial checks Executive
This branch has the President, Vice-President and the cabinet advisors.
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Supreme Court
Who is the person in charge of the Executive Branch?
Attorney General
The president
Secretary of Defense
What action is taken to formally accuse an official of misconduct in office?
habeas corpus
censure
pardon
impeachment
The following passage is from Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution. In which of the following scenarios is the president carrying out the role described in the passage?
The president entertains a foreign leader at the White House
The president asks Congress for an increase in defense spending.
The president orders troops into a foreign country
The president appoints the Secretary of Defense.
Under the system of checks and balances, how can Congress limit the power of the president?
can appoint federal officials to enforce the laws
can overturn a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote
can rule that presidential actions are unconstitutional
can amend the Constitution to overturn court decisions
Which branch prepares the annual budget?
Executive
Legislative
Who does the governor appoints?
Attorney
The cabinet
Lieutenant
Consitution
What is one branch?
(a)
Who is the second highest official in Georgia after the governor?
Floor Speaker
Minority Leader
Majority Leader
Lt. Governor
When the governor vetoes a bill, it is an example of ________.
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Judicial Review
Balancing the Budget
Which branch of Georgia's government is called the General Assembly and creates laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Criminal Justice
What is the primary function of the Executive Branch in the United States government?
To interpret laws
To create laws
To enforce laws
To amend the Constitution
Which body is part of the Legislative Branch of the United States?
The Supreme Court
The Senate
The President's Cabinet
The Federal Reserve
Who has the power to declare war according to the United States Constitution?
The President
The Secretary of Defense
Congress
The Supreme Court
What is the role of the Vice President in the Legislative Branch?
To veto bills
To preside over the Senate
To appoint judges
To draft legislation
Which of the following is a check that the Legislative Branch has over the Executive Branch?
Veto power
Judicial review
Impeachment
Pardon power
What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution limits the President to two terms in office?
19th Amendment
22nd Amendment
15th Amendment
1st Amendment
What is the primary role of the Speaker of the House?
To lead the Executive Branch
To preside over the House of Representatives
To interpret laws
To oversee the Supreme Court
Which branch of government is responsible for negotiating treaties?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
State
What is the process called when the Legislative Branch formally accuses a public official of misconduct?
Censure
Impeachment
Indictment
Conviction
