Question

part 2: multiple choice

1. what is the main role of the executive branch?

a) make laws
b) enforce laws
c) interpret laws
d) fund laws

1. which of the following is an example of a check on the presidents power to appoint officials?

a) congress passes a law
b) the supreme court reviews a case
c) the senate must approve appointments
d) the vice president must agree

1. what is an executive order?

a) a law passed by congress
b) a decision by the supreme court
c) a directive from the president that acts like a law
d) a vote by the people

Explanation:

• Question 6: In a democratic system, the executive branch's main role is to enforce laws. Making laws is the legislative branch's job (a is wrong), interpreting laws is the judicial branch's (c is wrong), and funding laws is part of the budget - related legislative and executive interactions but not the main role (d is wrong).
• Question 7: The Senate's power to approve appointments is a check on the President's power to appoint officials. Congress passing a law (a) is a general legislative function, the Supreme Court reviewing a case (b) is a judicial function, and the Vice - President's agreement (d) is not a standard check on this particular presidential power.
• Question 8: An executive order is a directive from the President that acts like a law. A law passed by Congress (a) is an act of legislation, a Supreme Court decision (b) is a judicial ruling, and a vote by the people (d) is a democratic election or referendum - related action.

Answer:

1. B. Enforce laws
2. C. The Senate must approve appointments
3. C. A directive from the President that acts like a law