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WorksheetsUS GOV Chapter 7 Review
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins
Which of the following is a power of the executive branch?
Appoints federal judges
Declares acts of Congress unconstitutional
Ratifies treaties
Impeaches and removes judges
Who are the leaders of the executive departments who advise the president?
President
Legislative Branch
Parliament
Cabinet
According to the Twenty-fifth Amendment, who follows the vice president in succession order to the presidency?
secretary of defense
speaker of the house
secretary of state
attorney general
What action is taken to formally accuse an official of misconduct in office?
habeas corpus
pardon
censure
impeachment
Who is responsible for breaking a tie vote in the United States Senate?
Majority whip
Vice President
Chief Justice
Speaker of the House
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 Key West, and has lived in the Keys her entire life
Martha is 34 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 list includes roles of the president?
Chief Justice, Commander-in-Chief
Commander-in-Chief, Chief Executive
Speaker of the House, Chief Executive
Speaker of the House, Chief Justice
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
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
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
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
How much does the President get paid a year?
$250,000
$350,000
$400,000
$525,000
Which amendment made it clear that the Vice President will become President if the President is removed from office?
17th
20th
23rd
25th
How many electors are needed in the electoral college to win the Presidency?
260
270
280
290
How long is each presidential term?
1 year
2 years
4 years
6 years
What determines the number of electoral from each state
Congress votes on it
the president decides this
the number of congressional representatives the state has
the number of voters in each state divided by the number of districts
This cabinet department helps people with their housing needs including affordable homes.
Health and Human Services
The Labor Department
Housing and Urban Development
State Department
This cabinet department could also be called the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Health and Human Services
The Labor Department
Housing and Urban Development
State Department
This cabinet department provides the military forces needed to deter war and to protect the security of our country.
Health and Human Services
Defense Department
Housing and Urban Development
State Department
1. Which of these is an example of a “check and balance” of power of Congress?
A. The power to tax
B. The power to veto
C. The power to borrow money
D. The power to impeach public officials
All of these are departments that belong in what Executive Agency?
Office of Water
Office of Air and Radiation
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
A. State Department
B. Department of Energy
C. Housing and Urban Development
D. Environmental Protection Agency
Responsible for presiding over the Senate and casting a tie breaking vote
President
Vice President
Speaker of the House
Chief Diplomat
Someone who works for executive departments that implements or enforces laws
Diplomat
Ambassador
Party Leader
Bureaucrat
The traditional precedent to serve only two terms originated with this president who chose not to run for a third term
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
A federal employee who calls attention to wrongdoing within the government
Bureaucrat
Chief Diplomat
Party Leader
Whistleblower
The president is fulfilling this role when travelling around the country supporting the political campaigns of fellow democrats or republicans running for office
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Chief Diplomat
Party Leader
The Pendleton Act changed the process for employment in this system. Applicants must take an exam to prevent corruption and improve competency
Treasury
Justice
Civil Service
Whistleblower
If the President and Vice President die, who is next in the line of succession?
Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore
Secretary of State
Attorney General
The difference between the White House staff and Cabinet Secretaries is that the Cabinet members must be confirmed by....
The Senate
The House
The Supreme Court
The Vice President
The president is fulfilling this role when he must receive approval from the Senate to sign treaties
Chief Legislator
Party Leader
Chief Diplomat
Head of State
Greatly expanded the executive branch with New Deal economic programs
George Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Ronald Reagan
This was created by Congress to implement clean air and water policies for the Executive
EPA
NASA
USPS
NPR
Considered an independent executive agency because it falls under the executive branch, but operates independently from the presidency
NASA
USPS
FDIC
NPR
Operates national parks and preserves natural resources
Department of Defense
Department of Homeland Security
Department of the Interior
Department of Agriculture
Enforces federal laws designed to protect public safety, reduce crime, punish criminals, and enforce civil rights
Department of Defense
Department of Justice
Department of Homeland Security
Department of the Interior
Manages monetary resources of the country
Department of Agriculture
Department of Treasury
Department of Labor
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Which department makes money, tries to help the economy, and collects taxes?
Justice
Treasury
Education
Labor
Which department supports workers to provide more opportunity, protect rights, and improve conditions?
Labor
Educatoin
Defense
Justice
Which department provides funding to schools and helps students pay for college?
Treasury
Justice
Education
Labor
Which department includes all parts of the US military, and its mission is to protect the U.S. around the world?
The Interior
Homeland Security
Transportation
Defense
Which department works to enforce federal laws, prevent crime, and punish those convicted of crimes?
Justice
Homeland Security
Interior
Justice
Which department works to protect the country against terrorism and makes sure the borders are safe?
Defense
Veterans Affairs
Homeland Security
State
Which department supports farmers, makes sure our food is safe, and gives recommendations about good nutrition?
Interior
Education
Agriculture
Health and Human Services
Which department responsible for the management and conservation of most federal land and natural resources?
Interior
State
Commerce
Energy
Which department uses science and technology to address energy, environmental and nuclear challenges?
Homeland Security
Commerce
Interior
Energy
Which department is responsible for federal highways, the railways and highway safety?
Interior
Army
Energy
Transportation
Which department creates the conditions for economic growth and opportunity, and is the voice of business?
Health and Human Services
Commerce
Treasury
State
Which department is responsible for maintaining the relationships the U.S. has with other countries?
Defense
State
Commerce
Homeland Security
Which branch of the military handles land-based operations? It is very effective for large conflicts, slower to deploy.
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
Marines
Which branch of the military is responsible for safety and security of U.S. waters; sea-based missions close to home?
Army
Marines
Coast Guard
Navy
Which branch of the military is in charge of aerial warfare; always ready to fly if you need a sky-based solution?
Army
Marines
Navy
Air Force
Which branch of the military enters enemy countries quickly and can be called in emergency situations when speed is critical?
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marines
Which sea branch of the military branch of military is great on the water or near enemy coasts, but takes time to deploy?
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
Marines
Which of the following is NOT an example of Foreign Affairs that belongs to the President?
Meets with foreign diplomats
Declares war
Acts as Commander-in-Chief
Approves/signs declarations of war
Which of the following is NOT an example of Domestic Affairs that belongs to the President?
Promotes an agenda to Congress for new laws
Vetoes bills
Writes new bills
Delivers a State of the Union Address
Which TWO articles of the U.S. Constitution talk about the President's job?
Articles 1 & 2
Articles 1 & 3
Amendments 13 & 14
The Preamble & Bill of Rights
The President can pick out parts of a bill to sign, if he or she doesn't like all of it.
True
False
Each presidential term lasts 4 years, and a president may be elected to 2 terms.
True
False
The President gets advice from his Executive Department known as his ____.
Military Board
Supreme Court
Ambassadors
Cabinet
When the President of the United States Updates Congress on how the nation is doing, this is known as...?
The State of the Nation
The State of the Union
The State of the State
The State of the Nation-State
The Cabinet is an advisory body made up of the heads of the ______ executive departments.
13
14
15
16
