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Women and the Executive Branch

1. In 1872, the Equal Rights Party nominated as their presidential candidate. She lost, but she inspired many women to continue to fight for their political rights, including suffrage. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? a) Help with a camp c) Vote b) Run for office d) Write to a political party

2. While campaigning for a World War 1 peace treaty, President Wilson suffered a severe stroke. Although the President could have left office, First Lady Edith Wilson ran the executive branch until the end of her husband's term (1921). If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? a) the First Lady c) the Speaker of the House b) the Secretary of State d) the Vice-President

3. In 1933, became the first woman to join the Cabinet, serving as the Secretary of Labor during the and World War II. What does the President’s Cabinet do? a) addresses the President c) advertises the President b) admires the President d) advises the President

4. In 1953, became the 2nd woman to serve in the Cabinet when she was named the head of the then newly formed Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. In 1979, this department was re-organized into two separate departments. What are two Cabinet-level positions? a) Secretary of Defense and Security c) Secretary of Social Services b) Secretary of Education d) Vice-President

5. , Condoleezza Rice, and are the highest-ranking women in the history of the Cabinet, having held the post of Secretary of State. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government? a) to create political parties c) to make treaties b) to declare public holidays d) to provide a driver’s license

6. After serving many years in various state offices, Stacey Abrams ran for Governor in Georgia and lost. She then founded Fair Fight Action, which registered thousands of voters, whose votes impacted the 2020 Presidential and Senate elections. Who is the Governor of your state now? a) Kate Brown c) Gretchen Whitmer b) Michelle Lujan Grisham d) Other: ______

7. As the first woman to serve as _____ (2007-11), was second in line to the Presidency. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President? a) the First Lady c) the Speaker of the House b) the Secretary of State d) the Vice-President

8. On January 20, 2021, the first female vice president took the Oath of Office. She is the highest- ranking female official in U.S. history, as well as the first African American and first Asian American vice president. What is the name of the Vice President of the now?

a) Stacy Abrams c) Samantha Powers b) Kamala Harris d) Susan Rice

BONUS: A Mayor is the head of a city’s executive branch. Who is the Mayor of your city? women-executive uscitizenpod.com, 2017, 2021