Roles of the President Quiz

Use the quote below to answer the question. "Acting, therefore, in the defense of our own security and of the entire Western Hemisphere . . . I have directed that the following initial steps be taken immediately: First: To halt this offensive build-up, a strict quarantine on all offensive military equipment under shipment to Cuba is being initiated. All ships of any kind bound for Cuba from whatever nation or port will, if found to contain cargoes of offensive weapons, be turned back. . . ." —President John F. Kennedy's speech announcing the military quarantine against Cuba, 1962 Which presidential role was fulfilled in the action described in this excerpt?

• commander in chief

• chief legislator

• chief of state

• chief diplomat

Which Cabinet department is INCORRECTLY matched with its function?

• Department of State – Manages our relationships with foreign countries

• Department of Treasury – collects taxes, prints money, and deals with the nation’s finances

• Department of Energy – Helps workers get fair wages and working conditions

• Department of Homeland Security – Protects against terrorism and other threats like natural disasters

In order to prevent a bill passed by Congress from becoming law, the President may

• sign and date it

• refuse to sign it and attach a veto message

• sign it after ten days if congress is in session

• negotiate a compromise bill with Congress

Which action below is an example of the President fulfilling the Chief Executive role?

• Nominating/Appointing someone to be a justice on the Supreme Court

• Planning the federal budget

• Ordering a military attack

• Signing a treaty with another country

The President’s power to veto a bill passed by Congress is an example of

• Judicial review

• Checks and balances

• 22nd Amendment

• Limited government

Which of the following is NOT one of the legal qualifications to become the President of the United States?

• Must be at least 35 years old

• Must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years

• Must be a natural born citizen

• Must have a high school diploma or GED

What does the 22nd Amendment say?

• The president can only serve 2 terms or 10 years

• Sets the order of presidential succession should the current President die, leave office, or become unable to perform the job

• The president can use the power of executive order instead of having to wait for Congress to pass a law

• The president can pardon anyone who is serving time in prison

How does a President exercise their power as legislative leader?

• recommending, speaking about, and proposing ideas for new laws

• preventing a bill from coming before the president.

• routinely telling Congress when it must adjourn.

• reading a bill to Congress, sending it to committee, and forcing a majority vote

The group of 15 people who advise and assist the President on specific issues is called the

• Inner Council

• Department of State

• Cabinet

• Congress

All of the following are considered part of the executive branch except which one?

• President

• Vice President

• Speaker of the House

• Cabinet

• Executive Agencies