Powers of the Presidency Quiz

According to Article 2, Section 2 of the Constitution, who has the power to be the Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States?

• Vice President

• Secretary of Defense

• President

• Speaker of the House

According to Article 2, Section 2 of the Constitution, who has the power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States?

• Secretary of State

• President

• Supreme Court Justices

• Attorney General

What is the purpose of Executive Orders issued by the President?

• To appoint cabinet members and ambassadors

• To give specific directives to federal agencies to carry out laws passed by Congress

• To veto laws passed by Congress

• To make new laws without Congressional approval

What is the purpose of Executive Agreements made by the President?

• To make agreements with the House of Representatives

• To make agreements with the Senate

• To make agreements with state governments

• To make agreements with foreign powers on international issues/disputes

What is the purpose of Executive Privilege exerted by the President?

• To keep information confidential that would undermine the working of the Executive Branch

• To keep information confidential that would undermine the working of the State Governments

• To keep information confidential that would undermine the working of the Judicial Branch

• To keep information confidential that would undermine the working of the Legislative Branch

What is the primary purpose of the President's legislative powers?

• To make new laws without Congressional approval

• To enforce laws passed by Congress

• To recommend legislation to Congress

• To declare war without Congressional approval

What is the primary purpose of the President's appointment power?

• To appoint state-level officials

• To appoint federal officials facing impeachment

• To appoint members of Congress

• To appoint cabinet members, ambassadors, and military officers

What is the role of the President in the law-making process according to the Constitution?

• To propose and pass laws independently

• To veto or approve laws passed by Congress

• To interpret the constitutionality of laws

• To enforce laws passed by state governments

What is the purpose of the State of the Union Address given by the President?

• To declare war on other nations

• To present the budget for the upcoming fiscal year

• To report on the condition of the nation and outline legislative priorities

• To appoint new members to the cabinet

Which role of the President is more ceremonial?

• Chief Legislator

• Head of State

• Chief Diplomat

• Commander in Chief