WorksheetsOptional Executive Branch Review
Total questions: 79
Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins
Which of the following is not a power of the president?
Pardon people from federal crimes
Nominate Supreme Court Justices
Sign or veto laws
Declare laws unconstitutional
Which of the following is not a power of the president?
The power to veto legislation from congress.
The power to break a tie vote in the Senate.
The power to sign treaties with foreign nations.
The power to pardon criminals.
How does the President check the Judicial Branch?
By impeaching federal judges
By firing Supreme Court justices
By vetoing court decisions
By issuing pardons, reprieves, and amnesty
Which of these is NOT a check the executive branch has on the other two branches?
vetoing bills passed by congress
nominating federal judges
declaring laws unconstitutional
issuing an executive order
What is NOT a formal requirement to be president?
35 yrs old
14 years of residency
military service
born a citizen
Having military experience and being a family man are considered what when it comes to the President?
informal qualification
formal qualification
legal requirement
constitutional requirement
A President is limited to serving their ____ year term no more than ____ times (or 10 years max). This is outlined in the ____ Amendment.
2;2; 22
6;2; 25
4;2; 22
4;4; 25
The Electoral College...
functions independently of the major political parties
provide for a winner-take-all system of election in all 50 states
requires that the candidate who receives a plurality of the votes (the most) will be elected to the office of president
requires that a candidate receive a majority (270 electoral votes) to be elected president.
A Presidential candidate chosen a running mate that has characteristics he/she does not have in an effort to help them win the election. What is this called?
vetoing a bill
ordinance power
executive agreement
balancing the ticket
This presidential act is essentially a deal made by our president with a head of state or representative of another country. It is similar to a treaty, but does not technically require senate approval.
executive agreement
executive order
persona non grata
eminent domain
As chief _______ the president is responsible for proposing the federal budget, with the help of his OMB.
legislator
diplomat
of state
administrator
Which department is responsible for our countries national parks?
Department of State
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Justice
Department of the Interior
What is a large network of government employees and agencies?
Civil Servant
Bureaucracy
Civil Service
Bureaucrat
The ceremonial head of the government of the United States, the symbol of all the people of the nation.
Chief of State
Chief Executive
Chief Administrator
Chief Diplomat
The President is expected to be “the representative of all the people.”
Chief of Party
Chief Legistlator
Chief Citizen
Chief Diplomat
The main architect of the nation’s public policies
Chief of State
Chief Legislator
Commander in Chief
Chief Executive
Who is 2nd in Presidential succession?
President pro tempore of the Senate
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House
Secretary of the Treasury
Which of the following President’s was not formally impeached by the House of Representatives?
Bill Clinton
Richard Nixon
Donald Trump
Andrew Johnson
Either Democrat or Republican, used to support party goals or candidate's, fundraise etc.
Chief Administrator
Commander in Chief
Chief Executive
Party Leader
Foreign Policy Leader
Formal statements from the president that have the force of law
Cabinet
Diplomacy
Executive Privilege
Executive Order
The _________________ was allowing presidential friends to work in office, but the _________________ ended it to allow to be hired based on merit.
Spoils System ; Pendleton Civil Service Act
Sovereignty Initiative ; Civil Relief Act
Federal Reserve System ; Selective Service Act
Organized and run like businesses but are owned in whole or in part by the government? (Ex. The USPS system and Amtrak are two of the biggest agencies in this category)
Independent regulatory commissions
Government Corporations
Independent Executive Agencies
Regulates aspects of the economy, must be bipartisan, and are separate from the 3 branches of government? (Ex. the agencies of SEC and FCC are within this categories)
Independent regulatory commissions
Government Corporations
Independent Executive Agencies
Oversees specific aspects of the federal government? (Ex. NASA is the largest agency in this category)
Independent regulatory commissions
Government Corporations
Independent Executive Agencies
If the president should die, which of these would be the correct order of succession based on the Presidential Succession Act of 1917?
1. Vice President
2. Speaker of the House
3. President Pro Tempore of the Senate
1. Speaker of the House
2. Vice President
3. Attorney General
1. Vice President
2. Secretary of State
3. President Pro Tenpore of the Senate
1. Secretary of State
2. Attorney General
3. Vice President
1. Secretary of Treasury
2. Secretary of Defense
3. Secretary of State
The Executive Branch of the United States requires a variety of duties. Which of the following duties would be the primary duty?
convene both Houses, in case of disagreement
create laws for Congress
carry out laws passed by Congress
give Congress money to make laws
What action is taken to formally accuse an official of misconduct in office?
habeas corpus
pardon
censure
impeachment
Which individual is qualified to the President?
Max is 67 years old, born in Orlando, and has lived his entire life in Canada.
Karen is 43 years old, born in Florida, and has lived in the Florida her entire life
Martha is 30 years old, born in Jacksonville, and has lived in Florida her entire life
Samuel is 52 years old, is a naturalized citizen and has been living in the USA for the last 20 years.
Which of the following is an example of the president's role as Commander in Chief?
sending troops overseas to support foreign policy decisions
appointing justices to the Supreme Court
issuing an executive order about an administrative problem
granting a presidential pardon
What determines the amount of electoral votes a state recieves?
Number of governors + number of senators
Number of Senators
Number of representatives
Number of US senators + number of US representatives
Separation of Powers means...
Countries divide their power among one another
The United States is divided into 50 branches of government
The government is divided into one branch of government
The government is divided into three branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
What is the primary purpose of the 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution?
To establish the procedure for electing the President
To outline the process for presidential succession and disability
To limit the terms a President can serve
To define the powers of the Vice President
What is an executive order?
A law passed by Congress
A directive issued by the President that manages operations of the federal government
A treaty negotiated with foreign nations
A decision made by the Supreme Court
Which of the following best describes executive privilege?
The President's power to veto legislation
The President's ability to withhold information from Congress or the courts
The President's authority to appoint federal judges
The President's right to declare war
What distinguishes an executive agreement from a treaty?
Executive agreements require Senate approval
Treaties are temporary, while executive agreements are permanent
Executive agreements do not require Senate approval
Treaties are only made with non-governmental organizations
What are emergency powers of the President typically used for?
To bypass Congress in passing new laws
To address national crises or threats
To appoint Supreme Court justices
To negotiate trade agreements
What is the role of a designated survivor?
To lead the military in the President's absence
To assume the presidency in the event of a catastrophic event
To represent the U.S. at international summits
To manage the President's daily schedule
Which office is primarily responsible for assisting the President in preparing the federal budget?
National Security Council
Office of Management and Budget
White House Office
Press Secretary
What is the primary function of the National Security Council?
To manage the President's public appearances
To advise the President on national security and foreign policy
To draft economic policy
To oversee the Department of Defense
What are the qualifications to be president of the United States?
There are no qualifications
Atleast 35 years of age, Must be a natural born U.S citizen and have lived in the U.s for atleast 14 years.
Atleast 20 years of age, Must be a foriegn citizen
have lived in the Spain for atleast 14 years.
The 22nd Amendment is talking about what?
Right to bear arms
No president can serve more than 9 terms
No president can serve more than 2 terms
There is not a 22nd Amendment
What are the duties of the Vice President?
Taking out the trash
There are no duties for the Vice President
Preside over the senate/ President in waiting
Which Cabinets mission is this: to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access?
Commerce
Energy
Foreign Affairs
Education
Who is responsible for advising the President on foreign policies?
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Secretary of the Treasury
How can a presidential veto be overridden?
By a simple majority vote in both the House and Senate
By a two-thirds vote in the Senate only
By a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate
By a unanimous decision by the Supreme Court
The popular election for president occurs..........
the Tuesday after the second Wednesday in November
the Monday after the second Wednesday in November
the first Monday after Halloween
the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November
President is the “boss” for millions of government workers in the Executive Branch
Chief Executive
Chief Diplomat
Party Chief
Commander-in-Chief
President meets with economic advisers to discuss ways to reduce unemployment
Chief Executive
Chief of State
Commander-in-Chief
Chief Guardian of the Economy
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for being president of the United States?
Prior experience in the U.S. Government
You must be at least 35 years old
You must be a United States’ citizen from birth
You have to have lived in the United States for 14 years
A rule or command issued by the president that has the force of law is called…
a treaty
a pardon
an executive order
foreign policy
The President gets to choose or appoint all of the following people EXCEPT...
federal judges
ambassadors
cabinet members
members of Congress
What is one way the Senate can check the power of the executive branch?
Approving nominations for Supreme Court justices
Electing congressional leadership
Ruling on which laws violate the US Constitution
Removing cabinet members from office
Which Article of the Constitution describes the executive branch of the government?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
In response to the terrorist attacks of September 2001, President George W. Bush issued an executive order that created the…
National Security Council
Department of Homeland Security
Central Intelligence Agency
Joint Chiefs of Staff
What is the nation’s overall plan for dealing with other nations called?
Foreign Policy
Trade Sanction
National Security
Treaty
A president can kill a bill by doing nothing for ten days while Congress is not in session. What is this called?
Veto
Pocket veto
Cloture
Override
How does an Executive Order differ from a law?
Executive Orders are limited to military and foreign affairs.
Executive Orders are not limited by the Constitution.
Executive Orders are not subject to judicial review.
Executive Orders do not need to be approved by Congress.
Article I, Section 9 of the Constitution states,
“The privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless
when in Cases of (a) or Invasion the public Safety may require it.”
The (a) is the basic guidelines and rules for our government.
Ratify
To approve
Amend
To edit or change
Soveriegnty
Total power over your own country
Federalism
The states and federal government share power
Place in order of succession if something happens to the President of the United States
Vice President
Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore of the Senate
Secretary of State
is an expert in their field and who makes the final decision
is an expert in their field and advises the President from their perspective
is an expert who is elected to lead their department
is a secretary who manages the President's schedule
The Executive Chief on our regional level is...
The President
The Governor
The Mayor
Our House of Representative
What is NOT a formal requirement to be president?
35 yrs old
14 years of residency
military service
born a citizen
Which of the following is basically defined as a country's actions, policies, and strategies when dealing with other countries?
Foreign Policy
Domestic Policy
Presidential Plan
New Deal
Which of these is NOT a check the executive branch has on the other two branches?
vetoing bills passed by congress
nominating federal judges
declaring laws unconstitutional
issuing an executive order
Having military experience and being a family man are considered what when it comes to the President?
informal qualification
formal qualification
legal requirement
constitutional requirement
