Powers and Duties of the President

Which is NOT a power of the President?

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Executive

• Chief of State

• Chief of Congress

• Chief of Party

The President is the number one military person in the US,

• True

• False

What is the President's responsibility to the US Military?

• all decisions regarding the Army

• all decisions regarding the Navy

• all decisions regarding the Air Force and Marines

• all of the above

The President can call on the National Guard from any state to serve the whole country.

• True

• False

Chief of State means the President can make treaties with other countries without the approval of the Senate.

• True

• False

What is the President's responsibility to his political party?

• He is the head of the party

• He makes decisions regarding the make-up of the party

• He is the head of the party AND he makes decisions regarding the make-up of the party.

• None of the above

Which is not a requirement to become President

• You must be 35 years old

• A resident of the US for at least 5 years

• A native born American citizen

• A resident of the US for at least 14 years

• These are all right

What is the primary role of the Executive Branch?

• to vote on laws

• to write laws

• to interpret laws

• to enforce laws

What is the President’s role in the U.S. legislative process?

• The Constitution outlines no role for the executive branch in the lawmaking process.

• The President sits on Congressional committees as a non-voting participant.

• The majority of the bills that are debated in Congress come from the President.

• The President either approves or vetoes a bill after it is approved by both Houses of Congress.

How is the President elected?

• By receiving the most votes nationwide

• By receiving 270 electoral votes

• By Senate selection from the three presidential candidates with the most electoral votes

• None of the above