AG Ch. 11 Test - The President

What is the primary duty of the president?

• to make laws

• to enforce laws

• to interpret laws

• none of the above

What is the president’s current salary each year?

• $0

• $100,000

• $400,000

• $1,000,000

Which power of the president allows him to create a federal agency?

• A. chief executive

• B. chief of state

• C. commander in chief

• D. diplomatic leader

Which power of the president allows him to fire an army general?

• chief executive

• chief of state

• commander in chief

• diplomatic leader

Which organization helps the president implement covert operations abroad?

• CIA

• Secret Service

• Office of Management and Budget

• Homeland Security

Which power of the president allowed him to make an executive agreement with North Vietnam?

• A. chief executive

• B. chief of state

• C. commander in chief

• D. diplomatic leader

What fraction of senators must approve a treaty?

• one-third

• one-half

• two-thirds

• three-fourths

Which power of the president allows him to veto a bill?

• A. chief executive

• B. chief of state

• C. legislative leader

• D. party leader

Which power of the president is displayed when he hosts a dinner for the president of Mexico?

• chief executive

• chief of state

• commander in chief

• diplomatic leader

Which power of the president is displayed when he helps governors and members of Congress get elected?

• chief executive

• chief of state

• legislative leader

• party leader