The Executive Branch 

The executive branch makes sure people follow the laws that the legislative branch makes.  The leaders of this branch are the President and Vice-President.  When making important decisions, the President often asks for advice from a group of 14 helpers, known as the Cabinet.  The President lives at the White House in Washington, D.C.

Note: The above information is taken directly from the following website: Ben's Guide.

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The President and Vice President

                        GEORGE W. BUSH                                                       RICHARD (DICK) CHENEY

                                PRESIDENT                                                                   VICE PRESIDENT

Executive Branch Study Questions

1. Q. Who is the President of the United States today?

    A. George W. Bush

 

2. Q. Who is the Vice President of the United States today?

    A. Richard (Dick) Cheney

 

3. Q. Who elects the President of the United States?

    A. The electoral college

 

4. Q. Who becomes President of the United States if the President should die?

    A. The Vice President

 

5. Q. Who becomes President of the United States if the President and the Vice President should die?

    A. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dennis Hastert

 

6. Q. For how long do we elect the President?

    A. Four (4) years

 

7. Q. According to the Constitution, a person must meet certain requirements in order to be eligible to 

         become president. Name one of these requirements.

    A. If you want to be president, you must a) be a natural born citizen of the United States, b) be at

         least 35 years old by the time you will serve, and c) have lived in the United States for at least 14

        years.

 

8. Q. Who signs bills into laws?

    A. The President

 

9. Q. What is the White House?

    A. The President's official home

 

10. Q. Where is the White House located?

      A. Washington, DC (1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW)

 

11. Q. Who is the Commander in Chief of the US military?

      A. The President

 

12. Q. In what month is the new President inaugurated?

      A. January

 

13. Q. How many times may a President be reelected?

      A. Two times (twice)

 

14. Q. Who selects the Supreme Court justices?

      A. They are appointed by the President.

 

15. Q. What special group advises the President?

      A. The Cabinet

 

16. Q. What is the executive branch of our government?

      A. The President, the Vice President, the Cabinet, and the departments under the Cabinet

           members

 

 

 

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