iCivics Executive Command

Question 1

Each presidential term lasts 4 years, and a president may be elected to 2 terms.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Provides patient care and federal benefits to military veterans and their families.

Accepted Answer

Veterans Affairs

Question 3

Responsible for maintaining the relationships the U.S. has with other countries.

Accepted Answer

State

Question 4

In charge of aerial warfare; always ready to fly if you need a sky-based solution.

Accepted Answer

Air Force

Question 5

If the president agrees with a bill, he'll ____ it. If he disagrees with a bill he'll ____ it.

Accepted Answer

sign, veto

Question 6

The Cabinet is an advisory body made up of the heads of the ______ executive departments.

Accepted Answer

15

Question 7

Creates the conditions for economic growth and opportunity, and is the voice of business.

Accepted Answer

Commerce

Question 8

Works to protect the country against terrorism and makes sure the borders are safe.

Accepted Answer

Homeland Security

Question 9

Supports workers to provide more opportunity, protect rights, and improve conditions.

Accepted Answer

Labor

Question 10

Supports farmers, makes sure our food is safe, and gives recommendations about good nutrition.

Accepted Answer

Agriculture

Question 11

The President gets advice from his Executive Department known as his ____.

Accepted Answer

Cabinet

Question 12

Supports strong communities and quality and affordable housing for all.

Accepted Answer

Housing and Urban Affairs

Question 13

Sea branch of military, great on the water or near enemy coasts, takes time to deploy.

Accepted Answer

Navy

Question 14

Uses science and technology to address energy, environmental and nuclear challenges.

Accepted Answer

Energy

Question 15

Works to enforce federal laws, prevent crime, and punish those convicted of crimes

Accepted Answer

Justice

Question 16

Works to improve the health, safety and well-being of Americans.

Accepted Answer

Health and Human Services

Question 17

The President of the United States gets his or her powers from the military.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

Responsible for federal highways, the railways and highway safety.

Accepted Answer

Transportion

Question 19

Handles land-based operations. Very effective for large conflicts, slower to deploy.

Accepted Answer

Army

Question 20

Which TWO articles of the U.S. Constitution talk about the President's job?

Accepted Answer

Articles 1 & 2

Question 21

Provides funding to schools and helps students pay for college.

Accepted Answer

Education

Question 22

Responsible for safety and security of U.S. waters; sea-based missions close to home

Accepted Answer

Coast Guard

Question 23

Includes all parts of the US military, and its mission to protect the U.S. around the world.

Accepted Answer

Defense

Question 24

Enter enemy countries quickly; call in emergency situations when speed is critical.

Accepted Answer

Marine Corps

Question 25

Responsible for the management and conservation of most federal land and natural resources.

Accepted Answer

Interior

Question 26

Updating Congress on how the nation is doing is known as this.

Accepted Answer

The State of the Union

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT an example of Domestic Affairs that belongs to the President?

Accepted Answer

Writes new bills

Question 28

Makes money, tries to help the economy, and collects taxes.

Accepted Answer

Treasury

Question 29

The President can pick out parts of a bill to sign, if he or she doesn't like all of it.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT an example of Foreign Affairs that belongs to the President?

Accepted Answer

Declares War

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