The Executive Branch of the U.S. Government
A Grade 7 social studies worksheet covering the roles, responsibilities, and key figures of the Executive Branch of the United States government.
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The Executive Branch of the U.S. Government
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. This worksheet will test your knowledge of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government.
1. Who is the head of the Executive Branch of the U.S. government?
The Chief Justice
The Speaker of the House
The President
The Vice President
2. Which of these is NOT a power of the President?
Appointing Supreme Court Justices
Declaring war
Vetoing bills
Serving as Commander-in-Chief
3. The President serves a term of years.
4. The is the group of advisors to the President, usually heads of executive departments.
5. The President can serve an unlimited number of terms.
True
False
6. The Vice President presides over the House of Representatives.
True
False
7. Briefly explain the role of the Cabinet in the Executive Branch.