Powers and Duties of the President Quiz

Which of the following is an executive power of the president?

• Declaring war

• Signing or vetoing legislation

• Appointing Supreme Court Justices

• Making treaties

What economic power does the president have?

• Enacting laws

• Proposing the federal budget

• Passing bills

• Ratifying treaties

Which duty is associated with the president's role in foreign affairs?

• Declaring war

• Negotiating and signing treaties

• Appointing state governors

• Enforcing state laws

As Commander-in-Chief, the president is responsible for:

• Declaring war

• Directing military operations

• Promoting military officers

• Drafting soldiers

Which of the following is a power of the president in appointing officials?

• Electing members of Congress

• Appointing all state judges

• Nominating ambassadors

• Selecting state legislators

The president's veto power is an example of:

• Executive power

• Legislative power

• Judicial power

• Commander-in-Chief power

Which of the following is a duty of the president in foreign affairs?

• Issuing executive orders

• Hosting state dinners for foreign dignitaries

• Serving as the head of state government

• Overseeing local elections

The president's role as Commander-in-Chief includes:

• Appointing the heads of military academies

• Serving as the highest-ranking officer in the military chain of command

• Drafting legislation for military funding

• Negotiating peace treaties

Presidential appointment powers do NOT include:

• Nominating Cabinet members

• Selecting members of the Federal Reserve Board

• Electing members of Congress

• Appointing federal judges

Which of the following best describes the president's executive powers?

• Making laws

• Interpreting laws

• Enforcing laws

• Amending laws