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Worksheet time: 40mins
What is the main responsibility of the Executive Branch of the United States government?
To make laws
To enforce laws
To interpret laws
To fund laws
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The Speaker of the House
The President
The Chief Justice
The Vice-President
Which official is next in line to become President if the President cannot serve?
Secretary of State
Vice-President
Speaker of the House
Secretary of Defense
What is the group of advisors to the President called?
Congress
Cabinet
Supreme Court
Senate
Which branch of government has the power to impeach the President?
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Cabinet
What is the first step in the impeachment process?
The Senate holds a trial
The House of Representatives votes to impeach
The Supreme Court reviews the case
The President resigns
Who presides over the Senate during a presidential impeachment trial?
The President
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
The Speaker of the House
The Vice-President
Which role does the Vice-President have in the Senate?
Voting on all bills
Presiding over the Senate and breaking tie votes
Writing laws
Leading the Supreme Court
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the President?
Enforcing federal laws
Commanding the military
Interpreting laws
Making treaties
What is the main function of the presidential cabinet?
To make laws
To advise the President
To judge court cases
To elect the President
Which of the following best describes the process of presidential succession?
The President chooses a successor
There is a set order of officials who can become President if needed
Congress votes for a new President
The Supreme Court appoints a new President
If both the President and Vice-President are unable to serve, who is next in line according to the presidential succession?
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House
Secretary of Defense
Chief Justice
Which action can the President take as Commander-in-Chief?
Declare war without Congress
Direct military operations
Make laws about the military
Appoint Supreme Court justices
How does the Executive Branch check the power of the Legislative Branch?
By declaring laws unconstitutional
By vetoing bills
By impeaching members
By passing laws
Which of the following is a duty of the Vice-President besides presiding over the Senate?
Advising the President
Making laws
Leading the Supreme Court
Declaring war
What is the role of the Secretary of State in the Executive Branch?
Managing the military
Handling foreign affairs
Overseeing the economy
Leading the Senate
Which step comes after the House of Representatives votes to impeach the President?
The President is removed from office immediately
The Senate holds a trial
The Supreme Court reviews the case
The Vice-President becomes President
How does the President influence the laws passed by Congress?
By writing laws
By signing or vetoing bills
By interpreting laws
By appointing members of Congress
Which of the following best explains how the Executive Branch enforces laws?
By creating laws
By using federal agencies to carry out laws
By judging laws
By funding laws
Why is the presidential cabinet important to the President’s decision-making?
It makes laws for the President
It provides expert advice on different areas
It elects the President
It interprets laws
Imagine the President is unable to fulfill their duties and the Vice-President also cannot serve. Explain how the line of succession ensures the government continues to function.
The Supreme Court chooses a new President
The Speaker of the House becomes President, followed by other officials in a set order
Congress holds a new election immediately
The Cabinet votes for a new President
A President is accused of breaking the law. Describe the steps Congress must take to remove the President from office.
The Senate votes to remove the President immediately
The House of Representatives impeaches, then the Senate holds a trial and votes
The Supreme Court decides if the President should be removed
The Vice-President automatically becomes President
Evaluate why the President needs a cabinet of advisors to help make decisions.
The President cannot make any decisions alone
The cabinet provides expertise in many areas, helping the President make informed choices
The cabinet makes all decisions for the President
The cabinet is required by law to make decisions
Analyze how the impeachment process helps maintain a balance of power in the government.
It allows the President to remove members of Congress
It gives Congress a way to hold the President accountable for wrongdoing
It lets the Supreme Court make laws
It allows the President to veto impeachment
Suppose the President vetoes a bill passed by Congress. What can Congress do to respond, and what does this show about the balance of power?
Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds vote, showing that no branch has all the power
Congress must accept the veto
The Supreme Court can override the veto
The Vice-President can sign the bill instead
Consider a situation where the President wants to make a treaty with another country. What steps must be taken for the treaty to become official, and why is this process important?
The President signs the treaty and it becomes law
The Senate must approve the treaty, ensuring shared power between branches
The Supreme Court reviews the treaty
The Vice-President approves the treaty
Assess how the Vice-President’s role in breaking Senate ties can affect government decisions.
The Vice-President’s vote can decide important issues, influencing laws and policies
The Vice-President can only vote on minor issues
The Vice-President’s vote does not matter
The Vice-President can veto bills
Imagine the President is considering a new law about education. How might the cabinet help the President make a decision?
The cabinet members provide advice based on their areas of expertise, such as the Secretary of Education
The cabinet votes on the law
The cabinet writes the law
The cabinet enforces the law
Explain how the Executive Branch works with other branches to govern the country.
The Executive Branch makes all decisions alone
The Executive Branch enforces laws, works with Congress to pass laws, and follows Supreme Court rulings
The Executive Branch only works with the Supreme Court
The Executive Branch only works with Congress
Evaluate the importance of having a clear line of succession for the presidency.
It ensures the government can continue to function smoothly if the President cannot serve
It allows the President to choose anyone as successor
It gives the Supreme Court more power
It makes the Vice-President the only possible successor
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
Who becomes President if both the President and Vice President can no longer serve?
Speaker of the House
Secretary of State
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Secretary of Defense
Who is responsible for advising the President on foreign policies?
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Secretary of the Treasury
The (a) is the head of the Executive Branch.
Which Cabinet member is in charge of the United States' relationships with foreign countries?
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of State
Secretary of Homeland Security
Attorney General
Article 3
How many departments are in the presidential cabinet?
15
10
14
20
How many terms can the president serve?
One
Two
Three
Unlimited
The 22nd amendment says...
President and VP run as a team
President can only serve 2 terms
Income tax is allowed
President is inaugurated on Jan 20th
Who would the President go to for a question on safe, efficient, and reliable ways of transportation?
Secretary of Efficiency
Secretary of Transportation
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Secretary of Reliability
Who would the President go to promote nuclear and energy security?
Secretary of Security
Secretary of Energy
Secretary of Nuclear Research
Secretary of Nuclear War
How is the Secretary of State chosen?
Elected by the people
Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate
Appointed by the Senate
Elected by the House of Representatives
The _________ has the sole power to impeach.
Senate
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Electoral college
What happens if a President is impeached and convicted?
They are fined by the Senate.
They go to prison.
They are removed from office.
They are barred from holding any public office.
What is required for the House of Representatives to impeach a President?
A simple majority vote
A two-thirds majority vote
A unanimous vote
Approval from the Supreme Court
Who becomes President if both the President and Vice President can no longer serve?
Speaker of the House
Secretary of State
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Secretary of Defense
How can the Executive Branch check the power of the Legislative Branch in the law-making process?
By declaring laws unconstitutional
By vetoing bills passed by Congress
By impeaching members of Congress
By appointing members of Congress
What is the primary function of the Legislative Branch?
To interpret laws
To enforce laws
To create laws
To amend the Constitution
Which branch of the U.S. government has the power to veto legislation?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
None of the above
How can the Executive Branch influence the Judicial Branch?
By declaring judicial decisions unconstitutional
By appointing federal judges
By vetoing judicial decisions
By creating new courts
Which of the following actions can the Judicial Branch take to check the power of the Legislative Branch?
Vetoing bills passed by Congress
Declaring laws unconstitutional
Appointing members of Congress
Impeaching members of Congress
What is the primary check that the Judicial Branch has over the other branches of government?
The power to veto laws
The power to declare laws and executive actions unconstitutional
The power to create laws
The power to enforce laws
What is the primary function of the Executive Branch?
To interpret laws
To create laws
To enforce laws
To amend the Constitution
Which branch serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed forces?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Congress
1. What does this web show?
Enumerated (expressed) powers
Branches of government
System of checks and balances
Levels of government
What is the term limit for a U.S. President?
One 4-year term
Two 4-year terms
Three 4-year terms
No term limits
Powers clearly given to the PRESIDENT in the Constitution
Expressed Powers
Enumerated Powers
Implied Powers
Super Powers
What is an executive order and how does it differ from a law?
An executive order is a type of legislation passed by Congress. It differs from a law in that it is only temporary.
An executive order is a ceremonial document signed by the President during public events. It differs from a law in that it is only for show.
An executive order is a directive issued by the President of the United States that manages operations of the federal government. It differs from a law in that it does not require approval from Congress.
An executive order is a decision made by the Supreme Court. It differs from a law in that it is not legally binding.
What is true of executive orders?
They are used by the president to run the government.
They carry the force of law.
They are used to carry out statutes, treaties, and provisions of the Constitution.
They need approval by the US Senate.
Amendment that states the VP will take over if the President can not do his duties. Also provides a way to remove a President if he can not do his job.
The 22nd amendment says...
President and VP run as a team
President can only serve 2 terms
Income tax is allowed
President is inaugurated on Jan 20th
Select ALL of the following options that ARE powers of the President.
Veto Legislation
Protect National Security
Appoint Judges
Propose Legislation
executive order
a rule or command the president gives out that has the same power and force as law
commands army navy, air force, marines, and coast guard
leads the foreign policy of the United States
(a) are written agreements between the USA and (b) countries
The best title for the diagram above would be -
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Judicial Review
Original Jurisdiction
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
What is a person sent as the chief representative of his or her own government in another country?
ally
embassy
ambassador
Secretary of State
Which international organization is primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security?
World Bank
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
United Nations (UN)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
The statement below justifies an international action.
“The issue is the future of Southeast Asia as a whole. A threat to any nation in that region is a threat to all, and a threat to us.”
Which international action is President Johnson justifying with this speech?
Sending troops to stabilize a region
Using sanctions against a country
Sending humanitarian aid to a country
Using nuclear weapons to end a war
What is the definition for Foreign policy?
Policies of an country in its dealings with another country
Government skill issues
someone who represents the government of one country
in another country
absolute monarch
imperial
clan
diplomat
