Roles of the President

As the American Chief of State, what is the president a symbol of?

• The nation's military

• The nation's economy

• The nation's education system

• The nation's living symbol

What does the president celebrate and stand for?

• Personal achievements and goals

• National holidays and the highest values and ideals of the country

• International relations exclusively

• Political party agendas

Which of the following is a duty of the American Chief of State?

• Ceremonial Duties

• Judicial Appointments

• Legislative Leadership

• Executive Orders

Who is considered the "boss" for millions of government workers in the Executive Branch of the United States?

• The Vice President

• The Chief Justice

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

What does the President decide regarding the laws of the United States?

• How they are written

• How they are enforced

• How they are taught in schools

• How they are voted on in Congress

What is one of the roles of the President in selecting officials for the Executive Branch?

• Selects officials and advisers to run the Legislative Branch

• Selects officials and advisers to run the Judicial Branch

• Selects officials and advisers to help run the Executive Branch

• Selects officials and advisers to oversee state governments

What is one of the roles of the Chief Diplomat?

• Commands the armed forces

• Vetoes legislation

• Decides what diplomats and ambassadors shall say to foreign governments

• Appoints Supreme Court Justices

What does the Chief Diplomat do in terms of foreign policy?

• Interprets laws

• Sets United States foreign policy

• Conducts audits on government spending

• Enforces federal laws

As a Chief Diplomat, what is one of the responsibilities when dealing with foreign dignitaries?

• Receives foreign dignitaries

• Issues executive orders

• Nominates Vice President

• Grants pardons

What does the Chief Diplomat do in relation to representing the United States?

• Represents the United States in the United Nations

• Represents the United States overseas

• Represents the United States in domestic affairs

• Represents the United States in trade agreements only