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    Name __________________________________ Class ______________________ Date ________________________

    The Executive Branch Main Idea Activities


    Section 3
    VOCABULARY Some terms to understand:
    • scope: range
    • relief: aid given in times of need
    • prosperity: wealth, success
    • impartial: fair, just

    REVIEWING FACTS Choose the correct term from the word pair to complete each
    statement below.

    1. The official residence and offices of an ambassador in a foreign country is called

    a(n) __________________________. (department / embassy)

    2. A(n) __________________________ represents U.S. commercial interests in


    foreign countries. (attorney general / consul)

    3. The __________________________ helps to protect the country against terrorist


    attacks. (attorney general / Department of Homeland Security)

    4. The head of the Department of Justice is called the __________________________.


    (attorney general / Joint Chiefs of Staff)

    5. The president receives advice on military affairs from the _____________________,


    the highest ranking military officers of each of the armed forces. (consul / Joint
    Chiefs of Staff)

    6. The title given to most cabinet members is __________________________.


    (ambassador / secretary)

    7. The office of the U.S. representative of U.S. commercial interests overseas is called

    the __________________________. (consulate / department)

    8. __________________________ are the highest-ranking U.S. representatives in


    foreign countries. (Ambassadors / Secretaries)

    Original content Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Additions and changes to the original content are the responsibility of the instructor.

    Chapter 6 The Executive Branch


    Name __________________________________ Class ______________________ Date ________________________
    Section 3 continued Main Idea Activities

    9. __________________________ allow foreigners to come to the United States.


    (Passports / Visas)

    10. __________________________ are formal documents that allow U.S. citizens to


    travel abroad. (Passports / Visas)

    EVALUATING INFORMATION Mark each statement T if it is true or F if it is false.

    ______ 1. The National Security Council is the president’s top-ranking group of advisers
    on all matters concerning defense and security.

    ______ 2. The White House office includes only the president’s top advisers.

    ______ 3. The cabinet consists of the heads of the 15 executive departments and any
    other officials the president chooses.

    ______ 4. The Senate does not have to approve members of the cabinet.

    ______ 5. The Department of State deals with foreign policy.

    ______ 6. The Department of Defense enforces federal energy laws.

    ______ 7. The Department of the Treasury collects federal taxes.

    ______ 8. The Department of Homeland Security prosecutes counterfeiters.

    ______ 9. Congress has the power to create new executive departments.

    ______ 10. The Department of Justice works to prevent and control crime.

    Original content Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Additions and changes to the original content are the responsibility of the instructor.

    Chapter 6 The Executive Branch

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