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Executive Branch Review
Executive Branch Review
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A review of principles and ideas for National, State and local executive branches.
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1
The President Dies! Who are the next
two
in line?
Vice President - Senate Majority Leader
Speaker of the House - Senate Majority
Vice President - Speaker of the House
Vice President - Secretary of State
2
There are some limits on the Presidential power to Pardon.
False
True
3
The leader of the executive branch at the local level is called
Governor
Chief Legislator
County Executive
President
4
How can President check the power of Congress?
President pardons convicted criminal
President declares war
The President appoints Federal judges
Judges are removed by legislative action.
5
The President throws out the first pitch. Which executive role?
Chief Economic Planner
Chief of Party
Chief of State
Chief Diplomat
6
Who makes sure your food, drink and medicines are safe?
SEC
FDA
EPA
FTC
7
They regulate stock markets and try to prevent fraud!
Occupational Safety and Health
Environmental Protection Agency
Federal Trade Commission
Securities and Exchange Commission
8
President Carter speaks at a fundraiser for the Democratic Party. Which role?
Chief Executive
Chief of Party
Chief of State
Chief Diplomat
9
The president hires Ms. Samson as the new Secretary of Interior. What role?
Chief Executive
Chief Diplomat
Chief of Party
Chief Legislator
10
What is the main purpose of the Executive Branch for all three levels?
Make the laws
Review the laws
Interpret the laws
Enforce the laws
11
The Cabinet is made up of
Friends of the President
Business leaders
Heads of Executive Departments
Members of Congress
12
The leader of the executive branch in Maryland is called the
County Executive
Chief Legislator
President
Governor
13
President Bush visits with a man who donated a million dollars to his campaign. What role?
Commander in Chief
Chief Executive
Chief Economic Planner
Chief of Party
14
What do people think of the Bureaucracy?
slow but efficient
too expensive and too big
dedicated and inexpensive
weak but fast
15
President meets with Congressman to discuss upcoming laws on transportation. What role?
Head of Party
Chief Legislator
Head of State
Commander in Chief
16
The President approves a new anti-terrorism law. Which role?
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Commander-in-chief
Chief of Party
17
Which is correct order of succession?
V.P. - Cabinet - President Pro Tempore - Speaker
V.P. - Speaker - President Pro Tempore, Cabinet
V.P. - President Pro Tempore - Speaker - Cabinet
V.P. - Speaker - Cabinet - President Pro Tempore
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Separation of Powers refers to
dividing power among three branches of govn't
preventing one branch of gov't from getting too powerful
dividing government between Nat'l, State and Local levels
Making sure the gov't follows the laws it makes
19
President has the power to
Print money
Declare war
Make laws
appoint Supreme Court Justices
20
The executive agency that takes care of the environment, pollution, air quality, etc. is
Occupational Safety and Health
Environmental Protection Agency
Food and Drug Administration
Federal Trade Commission
21
What is federalism?
preventing any one branch from getting too powerful
dividing government between Nat'l, State & Local
Dividing power between three branches of gov't
Making sure the gov't follows the laws it makes
22
The hoverboard you got for Christmas just exploded and started a fire. Who'd look into that?
Occupational Health and Safety
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Trade Commission
23
Preventing any one branch of government from getting too powerful is called
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Limited Government
Separation of Powers
24
The main responsibility of the Cabinet is to
Appoint Ambassadors
advise the president
advise the county executive
preside over the Senate
25
The President meets with the leader of Denmark. What role?
Commander in Chief
Head of State
Chief Diplomat
Chief Legislator
