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Worksheetsexecutive branch- ap gov
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 18mins
Who are the President's advisors?
The Cabinet
Congress
The Supreme Court
The Governors
What did the 22th Amendment establish in regrades to the president?
Moved the date he\she takes office from March 4th to January 20th.
The vice President takes over for the President in case of emergencies or removal.
Limits the number of terms a president can serve to two terms or 10 years.
The president must get the support of Congress in 60 days when he sends troops into foreign countries.
What did the 25th Amendment establish in regrades to the president?
Moved the date he\she takes office from March 4th to January 20th.
The vice President takes over for the President in case of emergencies or removal.
Limits the number of terms a president can serve to two terms or 10 years.
The president must get the support of Congress in 60 days when he sends troops into foreign countries.
What is the War Powers Resolution?
Moved the date he\she takes office from March 4th to January 20th.
The vice President takes over for the President in case of emergencies or removal.
Limits the number of terms a president can serve to two terms or 10 years.
The president must get the support of Congress in 60 days when he sends troops into foreign countries.
How many electoral points does an individual need to win?
170
200
270
300
What are the qualifications to be President of the U.S.?
35 years old, native born citizen, and live in the U.S. for 14 years.
30 years old, native born citizen, and live in the U.S. for 9 years.
25 years old, native born citizen, and live in the U.S. for 7years.
35 years old, naturalized citizen, and live in the U.S. for 14 years.
The executive branch is found in what article of the Constitution?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Which of these is an example of checks and balances
Senate confirmation of presidential appointments
The War Powers Act
The right to bear arms
The taxing power of states
The power to reject a bill by not signing it if Congress is no longer actively in session
Pocket Veto
Implied Power
Expressed Power
Confirmation Bias
Formal directives issued by the President to conduct action by the federal government
Executive Orders
Presidential Succession
Presidential Appointments
Political Platform
The Census is conducted every 10 years to count the total population in the nation. How can the population affect the Electoral College?
It can change the number of electoral votes.
It can't affect it since the number was determined in 1776.
It can determine the number of Senators each state gets.
What is the purpose of Executive Agreements made by the President?
To make agreements with the House of Representatives
To make agreements with the Senate
To make agreements with state governments
To make agreements with foreign powers on international issues/disputes
What is the purpose of Executive Privilege exerted by the President?
To keep information confidential that would undermine the working of the Executive Branch
To keep information confidential that would undermine the working of the State Governments
To keep information confidential that would undermine the working of the Judicial Branch
To keep information confidential that would undermine the working of the Legislative Branch
What is the primary purpose of the President's legislative powers?
To make new laws without Congressional approval
To enforce laws passed by Congress
To recommend legislation to Congress
To declare war without Congressional approval
agencies and employees of the executive branch
ambassadors
national security
merit system
federal bureaucracy
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 single executive who can respond quickly to crises
a president who has a good understanding of public policy
an electoral college in the selection of the president
a president who is youthful and assertive
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?
state governors
United States citizens
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
the President of the United States
Which of the following examples illustrates the system of checks and balances?
The President calls for a special meeting of the Cabinet.
The President signs a tax bill, even though the Congress recommends that he not sign it.
The President entertains the Queen of England.
The President vetoes a bill, but Congress overrides his veto.
The President of the United States nominates a new ambassador to Canada. His nomination must be approved by . . .
the Vice President.
the Supreme Court.
Congress.
the Department of Homeland Security.
What is the term for using entrance exams and promotions ratings to get people with talent and skill?
civil service
government corporations
merit principle
shareholders
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an example of
a Cabinet-level agency
an independent executive agency.
an executive agency.
an Earth Protection Force.
What are independent executive agencies and how do they operate within the bureaucratic framework of the government?
Independent executive agencies are part of the legislative branch
Independent executive agencies operate independently from the executive departments and have a narrower focus.
Independent executive agencies have no specific focus and can operate in any area
Independent executive agencies are controlled directly by the President
