Powers and Roles of the President

The President can​ (a)   bills, or reject bills that​ (b)   in Congress pass.

• veto

• representatives

• amendments

• justices

Power of the Chief Executive to prevent a bill

• Limited Government

• Veto

• Federalism

• Bill of Rights

True or False: The president can veto laws

• True

• False

The President lit the White House Christmas tree this year. What role would this be an example of?

• Chief of State

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief Economic Planner

President George W. Bush issued Executive Order 13390 in 2005. This order offered federal support to people who had been affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. This is an example of which presidential role?

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Executive

• Chief of State

• Chief Diplomat

The President submits an annual budget to Congress. What role is he playing?

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Economic Planner

• Commander in Chief

• Political Party Chief

The President does not have unlimited power. Who is in charge of impeaching and removing a president from office if he commits a crime?

• Supreme Court

• The People

• Congress

• Military

When the president performs ceremonial roles, such as lighting the National Christmas Tree, or hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the White House, what role is this?

• Head of State

• Chief Executive

• Chief Diplomat

• Commander in Chief

When a president makes sure that the laws of the Congress are carried out, which role is being fulfilled?

• Chief of Party

• Chief Executive

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Diplomat

One tool a president can use to fulfill their responsibilities is by issuing an executive order, which can be defined as...

• an executive decision that the House of Representatives must approve.

• a rule issued by the Chief Executive that has the force of law and does not need Congressional approval.

• an order from the White House for immediate action by the military

• A mandate from the president that Congress return to session.