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executive branch- ap gov

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who are the President's advisors?

a)

The Cabinet

b)

Congress

c)

The Supreme Court

d)

The Governors

2.

What did the 22th Amendment establish in regrades to the president?

a)

Moved the date he\she takes office from March 4th to January 20th.

b)

The vice President takes over for the President in case of emergencies or removal.

c)

žLimits the number of terms a president can serve to two terms or 10 years.

d)

The president must get the support of Congress in 60 days when he sends troops into foreign countries.

3.

What did the 25th Amendment establish in regrades to the president?

a)

Moved the date he\she takes office from March 4th to January 20th.

b)

The vice President takes over for the President in case of emergencies or removal.

c)

žLimits the number of terms a president can serve to two terms or 10 years.

d)

The president must get the support of Congress in 60 days when he sends troops into foreign countries.

4.

What is the War Powers Resolution?

a)

Moved the date he\she takes office from March 4th to January 20th.

b)

The vice President takes over for the President in case of emergencies or removal.

c)

žLimits the number of terms a president can serve to two terms or 10 years.

d)

The president must get the support of Congress in 60 days when he sends troops into foreign countries.

5.

How many electoral points does an individual need to win?

a)

170

b)

200

c)

270

d)

300

6.

What are the qualifications to be President of the U.S.?

a)

35 years old, native born citizen, and live in the U.S. for 14 years.

b)

30 years old, native born citizen, and live in the U.S. for 9 years.

c)

25 years old, native born citizen, and live in the U.S. for 7years.

d)

35 years old, naturalized citizen, and live in the U.S. for 14 years.

7.
If the president is disabled, what determines that the Vice President becomes President?
a)
25th Amendment
b)
original Constitution
c)
Congress
d)
Supreme Courth
8.

The executive branch is found in what article of the Constitution?

a)

Article I

b)

Article II

c)

Article III

9.

Which of these is an example of checks and balances

a)

Senate confirmation of presidential appointments

b)

The War Powers Act

c)

The right to bear arms

d)

The taxing power of states

10.

The power to reject a bill by not signing it if Congress is no longer actively in session

a)

Pocket Veto

b)

Implied Power

c)

Expressed Power

d)

Confirmation Bias

11.

Formal directives issued by the President to conduct action by the federal government

a)

Executive Orders

b)

Presidential Succession

c)

Presidential Appointments

d)

Political Platform

12.

The Census is conducted every 10 years to count the total population in the nation. How can the population affect the Electoral College?

a)

It can change the number of electoral votes.

b)

It can't affect it since the number was determined in 1776.

c)

It can determine the number of Senators each state gets.

13.
How does the National Government determine how many electoral college votes each state gets?
a)
number of senators it has
b)
number of representatives it has
c)
by population
d)
number of representatives and senators it has
14.

What is the purpose of Executive Agreements made by the President?

a)

To make agreements with the House of Representatives

b)

To make agreements with the Senate

c)

To make agreements with state governments

d)

To make agreements with foreign powers on international issues/disputes

15.

What is the purpose of Executive Privilege exerted by the President?

a)

To keep information confidential that would undermine the working of the Executive Branch

b)

To keep information confidential that would undermine the working of the State Governments

c)

To keep information confidential that would undermine the working of the Judicial Branch

d)

To keep information confidential that would undermine the working of the Legislative Branch

16.

What is the primary purpose of the President's legislative powers?

a)

To make new laws without Congressional approval

b)

To enforce laws passed by Congress

c)

To recommend legislation to Congress

d)

To declare war without Congressional approval

17.

agencies and employees of the executive branch

a)

ambassadors

b)

national security

c)

merit system

d)

federal bureaucracy

18.

In The Federalist 70, Alexander Hamilton states that “energy in the executive is a leading character in the definition of good government.” In this statement, Hamilton is arguing in favor of the need for

a)

a single executive who can respond quickly to crises

b)

a president who has a good understanding of public policy

c)

an electoral college in the selection of the president

d)

a president who is youthful and assertive

19.
An official act by the President forgiving a person convicted of a crime and freeing that person from serving his/her sentence.
a)
Excuse
b)
Commutation
c)
Pardon
d)
Termination
20.

The Congress of the United States has the power to make laws for the nation. Who has the power to approve (sign) or veto new legislation?

a)

state governors

b)

United States citizens

c)

the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

d)

the President of the United States

21.

Which of the following examples illustrates the system of checks and balances?

a)

The President calls for a special meeting of the Cabinet.

b)

The President signs a tax bill, even though the Congress recommends that he not sign it.

c)

The President entertains the Queen of England.

d)

The President vetoes a bill, but Congress overrides his veto.

22.

The President of the United States nominates a new ambassador to Canada. His nomination must be approved by . . .

a)

the Vice President.

b)

the Supreme Court.

c)

Congress.

d)

the Department of Homeland Security.

23.

What is the term for using entrance exams and promotions ratings to get people with talent and skill?

a)

civil service

b)

government corporations

c)

merit principle

d)

shareholders

24.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an example of

a)

a Cabinet-level agency

b)

an independent executive agency.

c)

an executive agency.

d)

an Earth Protection Force.

25.

What are independent executive agencies and how do they operate within the bureaucratic framework of the government?

a)

Independent executive agencies are part of the legislative branch

b)

Independent executive agencies operate independently from the executive departments and have a narrower focus.

c)

Independent executive agencies have no specific focus and can operate in any area

d)

Independent executive agencies are controlled directly by the President