Roles of the President of the U.S.

Which role of the President is described as being the living symbol of the U.S. and includes mostly ceremonial duties such as welcoming foreign leaders, congratulating famous Americans, and promoting U.S. traditions?

• Chief Executive

• Commander in Chief

• Head of State

• Legislative Leader

What action corresponds to the President's role as Commander in Chief according to the document?

• President Richard M. Nixon visits China to improve relations with that country.

• President Bill Clinton balances the federal budget.

• President Ronald Reagan campaigns for fellow Republicans running for Congress.

• President George W. Bush sends U.S. combat troops to Iraq.

As the Economic Guardian, what is one of the President's responsibilities?

• Enforcing U.S. laws

• Making treaties with other countries

• Planning the federal government's budget

• Appointing party officials

Which of the following actions is an example of the President's role as Chief Executive?

• President George H.W. Bush entertains the Queen of England at the White House.

• President John F. Kennedy issues an Executive Order to launch the Peace Corps.

• President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

• President George W. Bush sends U.S. combat troops to Iraq.

What power does the President have as the Legislative Leader?

• The power to declare war

• The power to veto (reject) any law

• The power to appoint federal judges

• The power to plan the federal government's budget

As Chief of State, what is one of the ceremonial roles of the President?

• Enforces laws passed by Congress

• Proposes legislation during the State of the Union speech

• Greets and entertains foreign officials

• Decides foreign policy

What is the role of the President as Chief Executive?

• Architect of American foreign policy

• Head of the executive branch of government

• Leader of the political party that controls the executive branch

• Representative of all of the people

As Chief Legislator, what is one of the actions the President can take?

• Grants pardons

• Signs or vetoes a bill

• Makes treaties with other nations

• Campaigns for party members

What is the President's role as Commander-in-Chief?

• Greets and entertains foreign officials

• Develops federal policies called executive orders

• Head of the nation's armed forces

• Plays major role in deciding his/her party's stand on major issues

As Chief Diplomat, what power does the President have?

• Power to make treaties with other nations

• Enforces laws passed by Congress

• Proposes legislation during the State of the Union speech

• Sets an example of a good citizen