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1
Which department manages and protects the nation's public land and natural resources?
Department of Treasury
Department of Commerce
Department of Agriculture
Department of Interior
2
Which department provides for the safety and security of the U.S.?
Department of Veterans Affairs
Department of Defense
Department of State
Department of Homeland Security
3
Which department manages the nation's highways, railroads, airlines, and sea traffic?
Department of Transportation
Department of Energy
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Department of State
4
Which department is concerned with the working conditions and wages of America's workers?
Department of Labor
Department of Energy
Department of Education
Department of Justice
5
Which department works for the health and well-being of all Americans?
Department of Agriculture
Department of Labor
Department of Education
Department of Health and Human Services
6
What is a primary duty of the Vice-President?
develop policies and gather support for programs
serve as president if the current President dies
represent the U.S. overseas
preside over the House of Representatives
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Who assumes the Presidential office if the President, VP, and leaders of Congress can't?
The Secretary of Homeland Security
The Secretary of State
The Attorney General
The Secretary of Defense
8
Which department manages the Armed Forces?
Department of Defense
Department of Veterans Affairs
Department of State
Department of Homeland Security
9
Which department plans and carries out the nation's foreign policy?
Department of Treasury
Department of State
Department of Defense
Department of Interior
10
What is the maximum number of years a President can serve?
8 years
4 years
unlimited years
10 years
11
Who is the leader of the Department of Justice?
The Vice-President
The Chief Justice
The Secretary of Law
The Attorney General
12
Which presidential role serves as the ceremonial head of the Federal Government?
Chief Executive
Chief Diplomat
Commander-in-Chief
Chief of State
13
Which presidential role serves as the author of the nation's public policies?
Chief Legislator
Chief Diplomat
Chief Citizen
Commander-in-Chief
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Which department directs an overall energy plan for the nation?
Department of Labor
Department of Transportation
Department of Energy
Department of Housing and Urban Development
15
How many Cabinet departments exist today?
14
10
15
12
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Which department directs services for veterans?
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Veterans Affairs
Department of Interior
Department of Defense
17
Which department provides advice and funding for schools?
Department of Commerce
Department of Justice
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Department of Education
18
How does the VP obtain the power to take over the government when the President can't carry out the duty?
The VP automatically becomes Acting President
The VP informs Congress in writing
The VP and a majority of the cabinet members inform Congress
Congress appoints the VP as Acting President
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Which department deals with the special needs and problems of cities?
Department of Treasury
Department of State
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Housing and Urban Development
20
When the President delivered former Senator Bob Dole's eulogy, he served a role as...
Chief of State
Chief Administrator
Chief of Party
Chief Executive
21
Which presidential role serves as a foreign policy architect & spokesperson of other countries?
Chief Executive
Chief of Party
Chief Diplomat
Chief of State
22
Which department assists farmers and consumers of farm products?
Department of Labor
Department of Agriculture
Department of Interior
Department of Health and Human Services
23
Which department supervises trade and promotes U.S. tourism and business?
Department of Labor
Department of Commerce
Department of Treasury
Department of Justice
24
Which department oversees all aspects of law enforcement?
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Defense
Department of Labor
Department of Justice
25
Which department collects, borrows, spends, and prints money?
Department of Commerce
Department of Labor
Department of Treasury
Department of Energy
26
When the President visits the military stationed overseas, he's executing his role as...
Chief of State
Commander-in-Chief
Chief Diplomat
Chief of Party
27
Which of the following are requirements to be a U.S. President?
President must be at least 35 years old
President must be a natural-born citizen
All are requirements
President must be a U.S. resident for at least 14 years
28
Most appointments made by the President must be approved by...
The House of Representatives
The Senate
No one
The Supreme Court
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Which department was most recently added to the Cabinet of the executive branch?
Department of Energy
Department of Education
Department of Transportation
Department of Homeland Security
