Roles of the President

The Founders envisioned the president as being the most powerful of the 3 branches.

• True

• False

The president represents the entire nation to the world as _____________.

• Commander and Chief

• Chief of State

• Chief Executive

• Chief Legislator

The president can sign (a)   which are instructions on how to carry out presidential powers and have the weight of law.

Which of the following is a power the president have over the judicial branch? (Click all that apply)

• The president can nominate federal justices.

• The president can pardon federal criminals.

• The president can shorten the sentences of federal criminals.

Only 5 presidents were elected have never been elected to a previous office.

• True

• False

How do presidents typically get support for their bills in Congress? (Click all that apply)

• Direct federal funds to the states of certain members of Congress.

• Campaign for certain members of Congress

• Appoint members of Congress to important federal positions.

As ___________________ the president makes treaties and agreements with foreign nations.

• Chief Diplomat

• Commander and Chief

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Exectuve

Which of the following presidents served in the military? (Click all that apply)

• President Biden

• President Clinton

• President Trump

• President Eisenhower