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Name
The Executive Branch
Learn about the executive branch of government
Answer the following questions about the executive branch of the U.S. government.
Which is the primary function of the executive branch of government: to make the the laws, enforce
the laws, or interpret the laws?
Who holds the highest position in the executive branch of government?
Who would replace the president should the president die?
What is the group of people chosen by the president to serve as senior officers of the executive
branch called?
With whom does the president work to pass or reject laws?
What is it called when a president rejects a piece of legislation sent to him by Congress?
How long does a president’s term last?
What is the maximum number of terms a president can serve?
What is the name of the building in which the president lives and conducts business while in office?
Who is the current president and vice-president of the United States?
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Name
Answer Key
The Executive Branch
Learn about the executive branch of government
Answer the following questions about the executive branch of the U.S. government.
Which is the primary function of the executive branch of government: to make the the laws, enforce
the laws, or interpret the laws?
Enforce the laws
Who holds the highest position in the executive branch of government?
President of the United States
Who would replace the president should the president die?
Vice president
What is the group of people chosen by the president to serve as senior officers of the executive
branch called?
Cabinet
With whom does the president work to pass or reject laws?
Congress
What is it called when a president rejects a piece of legislation sent to him by Congress?
Veto
How long does a president’s term last?
Four years
What is the maximum number of terms a president can serve?
Two
What is the name of the building in which the president lives and conducts business while in office?
White House
Who is the current president and vice-president of the United States?
Barack Obama
Joseph Biden
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