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The Executive Branch (Conversation)

Quiz by Steven Jones

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  • Q1
    Who is the head of the Executive Branch in the U.S. government?
    The Secretary of State
    The Speaker of the House
    The President
    The Vice President
    30s
  • Q2
    How many branches are there in the U.S. government?
    Two
    Five
    Four
    Three
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the primary role of the Executive Branch?
    Interpret laws
    Oversee elections
    Enforce laws
    Make laws
    30s
  • Q4
    Which branch can declare executive actions unconstitutional?
    Judicial Branch
    Executive Branch
    Military Branch
    Legislative Branch
    30s
  • Q5
    Who is second in line after the President in the Executive Branch hierarchy?
    The Chief Justice
    The Secretary of Defense
    The Speaker of the House
    The Vice President
    30s
  • Q6
    What power does the President have in signing bills into law?
    The President cannot veto bills.
    The President can create laws from scratch.
    The President can sign bills into law or veto them.
    The President can only veto bills with complete Congressional agreement.
    30s
  • Q7
    How can Congress override a presidential veto?
    With a two-thirds majority vote
    With a simple majority vote
    With a unanimous vote
    By seeking judicial review
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the role of the Cabinet in the Executive Branch?
    The Cabinet is responsible for interpreting laws.
    The Cabinet consists of the heads of the 15 executive departments.
    The Cabinet is elected by the public.
    The Cabinet enforces laws directly.
    30s
  • Q9
    What power does the President have as Commander-in-Chief?
    The President commands the Judicial Branch.
    The President directs state governments.
    The President controls Congress.
    The President leads the armed forces.
    30s
  • Q10
    How does the system of checks and balances prevent one branch from becoming too powerful?
    By restricting Congress from challenging executive actions.
    By allowing the President to make all decisions unilaterally.
    By granting one branch supreme authority over the others.
    By ensuring each branch can limit the powers of the others.
    30s

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