The Executive
The primary role of the Executive Branch is to…
a. Create laws
b. Enforce laws
c. Interpret laws
d. Ignore laws
b. Enforce laws
Who is our current President?
Donald Trump
Besides the President, who is out primary diplomat to foreign nations?
Secretary of State
This department promotes economic growth, helps new businesses and oversees patents for new inventions.
This federal executive department had it's name changed in September of this year.. (Hint: it used to be called the Department of Defense)
Department of War
How many years make up one term of the Presidency?
Four
Who is our current Vice President?
J. D. Vance
What is one characteristic of humanitarian aid?
1. It is not politically-driven.
2. It is given after a crisis or disaster.
3. Includes, food, water, shelter, and medical care provided by the U.S. government and organizations
This department monitors unemployment and workers’ safety. It oversees agencies like OSHA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Department of Labor
The title "Commander-in-Chief" means that the President is in charge of what?
The U.S. Armed Forces
As of 2025, how many terms can the President serve?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four
b. Two
A ________________ is a group of top advisors who help the President make decisions and carry out government policies.
Cabinet
A __________________ is a formal agreement between two or more nations.
Treaty
This department manages federal finances & the printing of money.
Department of Treasury
The strategy a nation uses to deal with other countries and achieve its international goals is called…
Foreign Policy
Which of the following men were NOT President of the United States?
a. George Washington
b. Franklin D. Roosevelt
c. Benjamin Franklin
d. Ronald Reagan
c. Benjamin Franklin
Which of the following is NOT one of the President’s titles/responsibilities?
a. Commander-in-Chief
b. Chief Diplomat
c. Chief of Party
d. Chief of Congress
d. Chief of Congress
__________________ refers to money, food, or other resources that the United States gives to other nations in need.
Foreign Aid
This department protects federal lands & national parks..
Department of the Interior
Name three Presidents that were tied to some of the scandals we discussed..
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Nixon
Carter
Reagan
Bush
The presidential power to forgive people of federal crimes is called a…
Pardon
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress
Economic penalties placed on countries to pressure them to change their behavior are called…
Sanctions
This department manages foreign policy and relations with other countries.
Department of State (also called the State Department)
What political ideology led the CIA to intervene in Latin American leadership & elections?
Communism