Presidential Hats Flashcard

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Select which role the scenario best describes.

"Following Justice David Souter’s retirement from the Supreme Court in 2009, President Barack Obama appointed Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court with the Senate’s approval."
Options: Chief of State, Chief Executive/Chief Administrator, Chief Diplomat, Commander-in-Chief, Chief Legislator

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Chief Executive/Chief Administrator

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Select which role the scenario best describes: "Despite the fact that there is no Congressional declaration of war, you, as the President of the United States decide to send troops to a country to help civilians in need."

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Commander-in-Chief

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Select which role the scenario best describes.

"In May of 2007, President George W. Bush welcomed British Prime Minister Tony Blair to the White House."

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Chief of State

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Select which role the scenario best describes: "On December 19, 1995, President Bill Clinton vetoed H.R. 1058 Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. However, it was overridden by a 2/3 vote in both houses of Congress and enacted as Public Law 104-67."

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Chief Legislator

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Select which role the scenario best describes: "The president negotiates a treaty with surrounding countries regarding the protection of endangered wildlife. The Senate approves this treaty."

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Chief Diplomat

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Select which role the scenario best describes: "Colin Powell was nominated as Secretary of State by President George W. Bush and approved unanimously by the Senate."

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Chief Executive/Chief Administrator

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Select which role the scenario best describes: "After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt requested a declaration of war, which Congress approved. President Harry S. Truman later ordered the bombing of Hiroshima."

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Commander-in-Chief

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Select which role the scenario best describes.

"The president decides to propose a bill on energy conservation. The bill is drafted and arrives needing approval. After signing the bill, it becomes a law."

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Chief Legislator

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Select which role the scenario best describes: "In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson worked with the leaders of Great Britain, France, and Italy to create the Treaty of Versailles after WWI. He was able to successfully include in the Treaty the creation of his idea of the League of Nations. However, the Senate rejected the Treaty." Options: Chief of State, Chief Executive/Chief Administrator, Chief Diplomat, Commander-in-Chief, Chief Legislator

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Chief Diplomat

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Select which role the scenario best describes: "In 1994, newly elected South African President Nelson Mandela visited the White House for a dinner with President Bill Clinton."

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Chief of State