Understanding the Power of the US President

Explain how the US president affects the lives of millions of people.

The president is the head of the ______ branch.

The president is the nation's chief ______.

The president serves as the nation’s chief diplomat. Explain how this role helps in protecting the interests of the United States and its allies.

The president oversees the cabinet, which includes the vice president and the heads of 15 executive departments. True or False?

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is part of the Department of _______.

What is the role of the president in domestic policy?

• The president has no role in domestic policy.

• The president oversees the cabinet and executive departments.

• The president only deals with foreign policy.

• The president manages financial markets.

What role does the president play in the annual budget?

• Decides how money is spent

• Proposes fiscal policy

• Approves all budget parts

• None of the above

Fill in the blank: Students often take out loans to pay for their _______.

Fill in the blank: The Federal Reserve acts as the nation’s ______, setting interest rates and controlling the money supply.