The Executive Branch: Grade 10 Civics
A Grade 10 civics worksheet covering the roles, powers, and structure of the Executive Branch of the United States government.
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The Executive Branch: An Overview
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers based on your knowledge of the United States Executive Branch.
1. Which of the following is NOT a constitutional requirement to be President of the United States?
Be a natural-born citizen
Be at least 35 years old
Have served in the military
Have resided in the U.S. for 14 years
2. The President's power to issue executive orders is an example of which type of presidential power?
Expressed power
Implied power
Delegated power
Inherent power
3. The group of advisors to the President, typically the heads of executive departments, is known as the .
4. The is the ultimate check on the President's power to appoint federal judges and ambassadors.
5. The President has the sole power to declare war.
True
False
6. The Vice President's primary constitutional duty is to preside over the Senate and cast tie-breaking votes.
True
False
7. Briefly explain the concept of 'checks and balances' as it applies to the Executive Branch's relationship with the Legislative and Judicial Branches.
Match each role of the President with its description.
8. Commander-in-Chief
a. The ceremonial head of the government
9. Chief Diplomat
b. Leader of the nation's armed forces
10. Chief of State
c. The main architect of American foreign policy