Exploring the Powers of the Executive Branch

Who primarily proposes legislation in the U.S. government?

• Congress

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• State Governors

What role does the President play in the legislative process?

• Debating bills in Congress

• Signing or vetoing bills

• Voting on bills

• Drafting legislation

What is an example of the President acting as commander-in-chief?

• Proposing a budget

• Signing a bill into law

• Negotiating a treaty

• Firing a military general

What demonstrates the President's civilian control over the military?

• Firing a military commander

• Drafting soldiers

• Declaring war

• Creating military policies

What policy did Bill Clinton devise regarding gays in the military?

• Civil Rights Act

• Don't Ask, Don't Tell

• Equal Rights Amendment

• Military Equality Initiative

What was a significant action taken by Harry Truman regarding the military?

• Launching the Manhattan Project

• Implementing 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

• Desegregating the military

• Starting the Vietnam War

How can presidential actions influence electoral outcomes?

• By affecting public opinion

• Through international treaties

• By changing state laws

• Altering the Constitution

What is a challenge in presidential decision-making?

• Designing the national flag

• Choosing Cabinet members

• Balancing different interest groups

• Deciding on party affiliation

Who must approve treaties negotiated by the President?

• The Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives

• State Legislatures

• The Senate

Which President is known for opening diplomatic relations with China?

• Ronald Reagan

• Richard Nixon

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• John F. Kennedy