Question 1

Who is the head of the Executive Branch in the U.S. government?

Accepted Answer

The President

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The Secretary of State

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The Speaker of the House

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The Vice President

Question 2

How many branches are there in the U.S. government?

Accepted Answer

Three

Answer

Two

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Five

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Four

Question 3

What is the primary role of the Executive Branch?

Accepted Answer

Enforce laws

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Interpret laws

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Oversee elections

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Make laws

Question 4

Which branch can declare executive actions unconstitutional?

Accepted Answer

Judicial Branch

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Executive Branch

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Military Branch

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Legislative Branch

Question 5

Who is second in line after the President in the Executive Branch hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

The Vice President

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The Chief Justice

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The Secretary of Defense

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The Speaker of the House

Question 6

What power does the President have in signing bills into law?

Accepted Answer

The President can sign bills into law or veto them.

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The President cannot veto bills.

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The President can create laws from scratch.

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The President can only veto bills with complete Congressional agreement.

Question 7

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

Accepted Answer

With a two-thirds majority vote

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With a simple majority vote

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With a unanimous vote

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By seeking judicial review

Question 8

What is the role of the Cabinet in the Executive Branch?

Accepted Answer

The Cabinet consists of the heads of the 15 executive departments.

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The Cabinet is responsible for interpreting laws.

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The Cabinet is elected by the public.

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The Cabinet enforces laws directly.

Question 9

What power does the President have as Commander-in-Chief?

Accepted Answer

The President leads the armed forces.

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The President commands the Judicial Branch.

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The President directs state governments.

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The President controls Congress.

Question 10

How does the system of checks and balances prevent one branch from becoming too powerful?

Accepted Answer

By ensuring each branch can limit the powers of the others.

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By restricting Congress from challenging executive actions.

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By allowing the President to make all decisions unilaterally.

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By granting one branch supreme authority over the others.

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