Executive Branch Form and Function
The Executive Branch is established in which part of the Constitution?
Article II
How old must you be to become President of the United States?
35 years old
Federal agencies exist mainly to
enforce and administer laws
The Alien and Sedition Acts were signed into law under
John Adams
The term “muckraker” refers to journalists and writers who
exposed social, political, and economic corruption
One reason the Framers created a single executive was to
Ensure faster decision-making in crises
Which requirement is necessary to become president of the United States?
A. At least 40 years old
B. Natural-born U.S. citizen
C. Prior government experience
D. Residence in the U.S. for 20 years
B. Natural-born U.S. citizen
Which EOP office manages the federal budget?
Office of Management and Budget
Abraham Lincoln suspended habeas corpus primarily during
The Civil War
A major legacy of Watergate was
stronger oversight and transparency laws
Which role of the president involves proposing policies and delivering the State of the Union?
Chief Legislator
How many terms can a President serve?
2 terms
The National Security Council primarily advises the president on
foreign policy and national security
Executive Order 9066 resulted in
Japanese American internment
“Deep Throat” was later revealed to be
Mark Felt
Which of the following requires Senate approval?
A. Executive orders
B. Presidential pardons
C. Cabinet appointments
D. State of the Union address
C. Cabinet appointments
How many years are in each term for the President?
4years
Which agency is responsible for collecting federal taxes?
Internal Revenue Service
The Supreme Court case that upheld Japanese American internment was
Korematsu v. United States
Ida Tarbell is best known for her investigative work exposing
abuses by Standard Oil and John D. Rockefeller
The Executive Office of the President (EOP) exists mainly to
A. replace Congress
B. assist the Supreme Court
C. support and advise the president
D. enforce criminal law
C. support and advise the president
Which amendment establishes the two term limit on the presidency?
22nd
Which is an example of congressional oversight of the executive branch?
A. Judicial review
B. Committee hearings
C. Executive privilege
D. Cabinet meetings
B. Committee hearings
The Supreme Court case U.S. v. Nixon established that...?
(Hint: Think the strike down from the S.C. on executive privilege.)
Presidents are not above the law
The “Saturday Night Massacre” involved
firing the special prosecutor