U.S. Presidential Powers and Responsibilities

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Which of these presidents used inherent powers to significantly expand executive branch by enacting many new economic programs? Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, George W. Bush, Harry Truman

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

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When a president travels around the country to support candidates running for office, he or she is fulfilling which of these roles? chief diplomat, legislative leader, chief executive, party leader

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party leader

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Acting as chief diplomat, the president puts together a treaty with Japan. What must happen next for the treaty to go into effect?

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It must be approved by the Senate.

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Which of these powers of the presidency is specifically described in the Constitution?
- dutifully appoint political supporters
- faithfully execute laws
- mindfully issue executive orders
- thoughtfully impound funds

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faithfully execute laws

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Which of these statements best represents one purpose of the State of the Union address? to discuss current bills with all members of Congress, to inform citizens about the laws that have been passed during the year, to present Congress with the president's legislative priorities, to support congressional members of the president's party

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to present Congress with the president's legislative priorities

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Which of these bodies would the president consult to obtain advice about setting import taxes for goods from China? Options: Council of Economic Advisers, Federal Reserve, House of Representatives, Senate

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Council of Economic Advisers

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As chief diplomat, the president is able to negotiate which of these with a foreign leader without getting congressional approval?
Options: executive agreement, pardon, treaty, veto

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executive agreement

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The president can influence legislation most successfully when the president's party controls Congress.

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the president's party controls Congress.

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Presidents have the power to stop any bill that Congress sends to them by

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vetoing it.

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The president uses a pocket veto on a bill when he or she

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takes no action but Congress adjourns during the required time.