Unit 4 Quiz: Executive Branch

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    The president's 15 advisors are known as the cabinet.

    • True
    • False
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This quiz focuses on the U. S. Executive Branch, testing understanding of its structure, powers, and functions. It assesses knowledge of roles like the Commander-in-Chief and checks over other branches, critical for learners studying American Government.

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  • 2. 

    When the president works to plan the next military action taken overseas, he is exercising his power as

    • Commander-in-Chief

    • Chief of State/ Diplomat

    • Chief Legislator

    • Chief Legislator

    Correct Answer
    A. Commander-in-Chief
    Explanation
    The president's role as Commander-in-Chief refers to their authority over the military. This includes making decisions about military actions and strategies, as well as commanding and directing the armed forces. By planning the next military action taken overseas, the president is exercising their power as the highest-ranking military official in the country and demonstrating their role in determining the country's military policies and actions.

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  • 3. 

    To be elected president of the United States, a person must be at least

    • 25

    • 30

    • 35

    • 40

    Correct Answer
    A. 35
    Explanation
    According to the United States Constitution, a person must be at least 35 years old to be eligible for the presidency. This requirement ensures that the president has a certain level of maturity, experience, and wisdom before assuming the highest office in the country. It is believed that by the age of 35, individuals have had enough time to gain valuable life and professional experiences that can contribute to their ability to lead the nation effectively.

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  • 4. 

    The Federal Bureaucracy

    • Operates under heavy rules and regulations called “red tape”

    • Is made up of the departments and agencies in the Executive Branch

    • Employs more than 3 million people

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "All of the above." This is because the statement mentions that the Federal Bureaucracy operates under heavy rules and regulations called "red tape," which implies that it operates under a set of regulations. Additionally, it states that the Federal Bureaucracy is made up of the departments and agencies in the Executive Branch, indicating that it consists of various government entities. Lastly, it mentions that the Federal Bureaucracy employs more than 3 million people, suggesting that it has a large workforce. Therefore, all of these statements are true about the Federal Bureaucracy.

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  • 5. 

    According to the Presidential Succession Act of 1947, the person who becomes president if both the president and vice president die is the

    • Speaker of the House

    • President pro tempore

    • Secretary of State

    • Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

    Correct Answer
    A. Speaker of the House
    Explanation
    According to the Presidential Succession Act of 1947, in the event that both the president and vice president die, the Speaker of the House is next in line to assume the presidency. This act establishes the order of succession after the vice president, with the Speaker of the House being the highest-ranking official in the line of succession. Therefore, if the president and vice president are unable to fulfill their duties, the Speaker of the House would step in as the next president.

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  • 6. 

    Which of the following is NOT a power of the president?

    • Proposing laws and programs to Congress

    • Declaring war

    • Preparing the federal government's budget

    • Appointing cabinet members, ambassadors, and federal judges

    Correct Answer
    A. Declaring war
    Explanation
    The president has the power to propose laws and programs to Congress, prepare the federal government's budget, and appoint cabinet members, ambassadors, and federal judges. However, the power to declare war does not belong to the president alone. According to the Constitution, the power to declare war rests with Congress. Therefore, declaring war is not a power of the president.

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  • 7. 

    All of the heads of the departments in the cabinet are called secretaries.  

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    the Department of Justice is lead by the Attoney General

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  • 8. 

    Select all of the following that are associated with the Executive Branch:

    • Article II

    • Veto bills

    • Make laws

    • Cabinet

    • Article I

    • Speaker of the House

    • Chief of State

    • President pro tempore

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Article II
    A. Veto bills
    A. Cabinet
    A. Chief of State
    Explanation
    The Executive Branch is associated with Article II of the Constitution, which outlines the powers and responsibilities of the President. The President has the authority to veto bills, which is a power associated with the Executive Branch. The Cabinet is a group of advisors appointed by the President to assist in decision-making and policy implementation, making it another association with the Executive Branch. Chief of State is a title given to the President, highlighting their role as the ceremonial head of the government and representing the nation, thus being associated with the Executive Branch.

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