Question

1. which group makes up the executive branch?

a. speaker of the house, president pro tempore, committees, cabinet
b. president, chief justice, president pro tempore, representatives
c. speaker of the house, justices, vice president, senators
d. president, vice president, cabinet, administrative agencies

1. which of the following best illustrates the presidents role as chief legislator?

a. appointing federal judges to the supreme court
b. commanding the armed forces during a military operation
c. delivering the state of the union address and proposing new laws to congress
d. hosting foreign leaders at the white house to discuss diplomatic relations

Explanation:

• For question 9: The executive branch in the U.S. system consists of the president (who is the head), vice - president, the Cabinet (which are the heads of executive departments), and administrative agencies. The Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore, committees, representatives, senators are part of the legislative branch. The chief justice is part of the judicial branch.
• For question 10: The role of Chief Legislator means the president has a role in the legislative process. Delivering the State of the Union address and proposing new laws to Congress is a legislative - related activity. Appointing federal judges (a) is a judicial - related power (executive power in the context of checks and balances for the judicial branch). Commanding the armed forces (b) is the role of Commander - in - Chief. Hosting foreign leaders (d) is a role related to foreign policy (Chief Diplomat).

Answer:

1. d. president, vice president, Cabinet, administrative agencies
2. c. Delivering the State of the Union address and proposing new laws to Congress