PDF on Presidential Roles

What is one of the powers of the President as Chief Executive?

• Proposes legislation

• Calls special sessions of Congress

• Implements/Enforces Laws, Treaties, Court Decisions

• Head of the armed forces

Which role of the President allows him to veto legislation?

• Chief Executive

• Chief Legislator

• Commander in Chief

• Secretary of State

As Commander in Chief, what is the President's primary power?

• Issues executive orders

• Vetoes legislation

• Head of the armed forces

• Makes State of the Union Address to Congress

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Chief Legislator?

• Proposes legislation

• Vetoes legislation

• Appoints officials to office and can fire them

• Calls special sessions of Congress

What is one of the powers of the Chief Diplomat as described in the document?

• Commands the military

• Sets overall foreign policy

• Conducts national elections

• Oversees state education

Which role is responsible for appointing federal judges according to the document?

• Chief Administrator

• Chief Jurist

• Head of State

• Chief Diplomat

As the Head of State, what symbolic role does this position hold?

• Chief law enforcer

• Ceremonial leader of the nation

• Head of government

• Chief economic officer

What is a key responsibility of the Chief Administrator?

• Appoints ambassadors

• Manages national defense

• CEO of federal bureaucracy

• Negotiates foreign treaties

Which of the following is a role of the Head of Political Party?

• A) Nominates the Federal Reserve Board of Governors

• B) Provides moral leadership

• C) Selects Vice Presidential nominee

• D) Proposes federal budget

What is one of the responsibilities of the Chief Economist?

• A) Provides moral leadership

• B) Responsible for overall economic health

• C) Primary fundraising force

• D) Selects Vice Presidential nominee