Unit 8 The Presidency

When the president performs ceremonial roles, such as lighting the National Christmas Tree, or hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the White House, what role is this?

• Head of State

• Chief Executive

• Chief Diplomat

• Commander in Chief

When a president makes sure that the laws of the Congress are carried out, which role is being fulfilled?

• Chief of Party

• Chief Executive

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Diplomat

When a president engages in foreign policy matters, the role is...

• Chief Executive

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Diplomat

Throughout history, presidents have had to back up their foreign policy decisions with military force when needed. What role backs up diplomatic decisions?

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Economic Planner

• Chief of State

The president has authority to enter into a pact with other countries without getting it approved by Congress. This tool of diplomacy is a(n)...

• Executive Privilege

• Executive Agreement

• Executive Order

• Diplomatic Entente

One tool a president can use to fulfill their responsibilities is by issuing an executive order, which can be defined as...

• an executive decision that the House of Representatives must approve.

• a rule issued by the Chief Executive that has the force of law and does not need Congressional approval.

• an order from the White House for immediate action by the military

• A mandate from the president that Congress return to session.

Which Article of the U.S. Constitution deals with the Executive Branch? 

• Article I
• Article II
• Article III
• Article IV

The Constitution talks exclusively about the role of the executive branch. What does the Constitution say the main job of the president is?

• Execute, or carry out, the laws passed by Congress.
• To make laws for the people
• Interpret or understand the laws of our nation
• Introduce bills that benefit the people.

The Constitution gives the president several specific powers: Which one of these would not belong?

• He or she can veto, or reject, bills passed in Congress
• He or she names the heads of executive agencies, judges of the federal court, ambassadors, and other top government officials. These appointments need Senate approval
• Can rule on laws as unconstitutional
• He or she serves as commander in chief of the armed forces

The president is in charge of 15 different departments from defense to agriculture. What is the name of these advisors to the president?

• Subcommittee
• The Grand Panel
• The Cabinet
• The Supreme Court