Question

comprehension: identifying facts
use words from the word bank to complete the paragraphs
below. write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
word bank
advisers
appointed
budget
cabinet
electors
environment
office
responsible
security
vice president

1. the president is ___ for everything that happens in the

executive branch of government.

1. if the office of president becomes vacant, the ___ takes

over.

1. the president is really elected by ___ who are chosen

from each state.

1. the president has many ___ who assist in carrying out

the duties of the president.

1. the heads of the executive departments are known as

the president’s ___.

1. the cabinet members are ___ by the president.
2. the closest advisers to the president are the members

of the executive ___.

1. some of the matters taken care of by the national

security council have to do with the nation’s safety,
or ___.

1. the plan for taking in and spending money is called

a ___.

1. another agency informs the president about the

conditions of the nation’s ___, including water, air,
and land.

Explanation:

1)

The word "responsible" fits as the President is accountable for the executive branch.

When the President's office is vacant, the Vice President takes over, so "Vice President" is correct.

The President is elected by electors from each state (Electoral College system), so "electors" is the right word.

Answer:

responsible

2)