
Executive Branch of Government
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- Q1What is the role of the executive branch of government?Interpret lawsCreate lawsEnforce lawsAbolish laws30s
- Q2Who is the head of the executive branch in the United States?Vice PresidentChief JusticePresidentSpeaker of the House30s
- Q3What is the presidential veto?The power to create legislationThe power to reject legislation passed by CongressThe power to interpret legislationThe power to abolish legislation30s
- Q4What is the Cabinet?A military organizationThe judicial branch of governmentA group of advisors to the presidentThe legislative branch of government30s
- Q5How many terms can a president serve?TwoThreeUnlimitedOne30s
- Q6Which of these is NOT a duty of the President of the United States?Appoint judges to state courtsSign and veto bills passed by CongressServe as commander-in-chief of the armed forcesAppoint judges to federal courts30s
- Q7Which of these is a power given specifically to the President by the Constitution?Declaring warGranting pardonsRatifying treatiesCreating laws30s
- Q8What is the President's power in regards to the military?Veto any legislation related to the militaryAppoint civilian leaders of the militaryCommander-in-chiefDetermine the military budgets30s
- Q9What is the role of the President in the legislative process?Amend bills before they are passed by CongressDeclare bills unconstitutionalCreate laws without input from CongressSign or veto bills passed by Congress30s
- Q10What is the minimum age requirement to be eligible for the presidency?3020352530s
- Q11How many years must a presidential candidate have been a resident of the United States prior to running for office?10149530s
- Q12What is the maximum number of years a person can serve as president of the United States?81210630s
- Q13What is the maximum number of terms a person can serve as president according to the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?341230s