The President's Important Jobs: Head of State and Chief Executive

Fill in the blank: The President serves as the _______ and Chief Executive.

• A) Head of State

• B) Commander in Chief

• C) Chief Justice

• D) Secretary of Defense

Which building is shown in the image associated with the lesson?

• The Capitol

• The White House

• The Pentagon

• The Supreme Court

What do you think a Head of State does?

• Represents the country

• Manages schools

• Drives public buses

• Sells groceries

The Head of State is responsible for welcoming ______ from other countries.

• animals

• visitors

• plants

• books

What is the role of a Chief Executive?

• To be the boss of the government

• To make laws

• To follow orders

• To lead a company.

Who leads the country?

• The Chief Executive

• The Vice President

• The Secretary

• The Treasurer

Why do you think we need a Chief Executive?

• To ensure laws are followed

• To lead the country

• To manage the economy

• Both A and B.

What is the group of helpers that assist the President called?

• Congress

• Cabinet

• Senate

• Supreme Court

The President's helpers are experts in different areas. True or False?

• True

• False

What is the main role of the President's Cabinet?

• To make laws

• To give advice to help the President make good choices

• To enforce laws

• To judge legal cases