Executive Branch Quiz

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If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

Vice President

We elect a President for how many years?

4

What does the President's Cabinet do?

Advise the President

Who directs job training programs and protects workers' rights?

Choices Secretary of Labor

What problems have happened in New York that illustrate why a council is a bad idea?

Corrupt council

Name one branch or part of the government.

Executive

What were the advantages of giving one man doctoral powers in ancient Rome?

No one would test their beliefs

What is wrong with having a weak Executive branch?

Nothing will get accomplished

In what month do we vote for President?

November

According to Hamilton, what is the real reason many states have an Executive council in place?

One person can't hold all the power

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

President

Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

President

Who signs bills to become laws?

President

Who vetoes bills?

President

What are two Cabinet-level positions?

President and VP

What two checks on federal power would disappear if there were more than one Executive?

Public opinion: lose efficiency and lack of clarity

How does history support Hamilton's position?

Roman records say multiple leaders won't work well together

Who manages the Air Force, Army, Marines, and Navy?

Secretary of Defense

Who helps with foreign policy and works with other countries?

Secretary of State

Who oversees airports, highways, and railroads?

Secretary of Transportation

Since a small council cannot trusted, why Hamilton opposed to a larger group to act as the Executive?

Small group: people are easily influenced Large group: nothing gets done

If both the President and VP can no longer serve, who becomes President?

Speaker of the House

Why is the American Republic different than the system in Great Britain?

U.S. needs to be responsible

What are four ingredient of an energetic executive?

Unity, duration, adequate provision for its support, and component of powers


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