Executive Branch Quiz
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
