Question

Why was the Senate given the power of advice and consent?

A) The Framers wanted the Senate to have complete control over executive departments.

B) The Framers wanted the Senate to be able to check executive power.

C) The Framers wanted the Senate to be able to run criminal background checks on nominees.

D) The Framers wanted the Senate to work closely with executive departments.

Answer 1

Which statement best describes how the executive branch has changed over the years?

A) The executive branch has delegated the role of execution and enforcement of laws to the legislative branch.

B) The executive branch has combined its executive departments and agencies to make government more efficient.

C) The executive branch has decreased its executive departments and agencies to make state governments more powerful.

D) The executive branch has increased its executive departments and agencies to respond to the country’s changing needs.

Answer 2

Which executive agency had to adapt to new scientific advancement in television, internet, and radio?
A) Food and Drug Administration

B) Department of Labor

C) NASA

D) Federal Communications Commission

Answer 3

B) The Framers wanted the Senate to be able to check executive power.

Answer 4

D) The executive branch has increased its executive departments and agencies to respond to the country’s changing needs.

Answer 5

D) Federal Communications Commission