The Executive Branch Worksheet
An 8th-grade social studies worksheet focusing on the Executive Branch of the U.S. government, its roles, responsibilities, and powers.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. Which article of the U.S. Constitution outlines the powers and responsibilities of the Executive Branch?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
2. The primary role of the Executive Branch is to:
create laws
interpret laws
enforce laws
declare war
3. The head of the Executive Branch is the .
4. The President serves a term of years.
5. Name two powers of the President of the United States.
6. The President can declare war without the approval of Congress.
True
False
7. The Cabinet is a group of advisors to the President.
True
False
Match each role of the President with its description.
8. Chief Diplomat
a. Leader of the armed forces
9. Commander-in-Chief
b. Represents the U.S. in foreign affairs
10. Chief Legislator
c. Proposes laws and influences Congress
11. Look at the image below of the U.S. Capitol Building. Although it houses the Legislative Branch, what is the significance of its location in Washington D.C. in relation to the Executive Branch?
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