Presidential Powers and Roles Quiz

Who supports the president in performing functions of the office to accomplish a policy agenda?

• The Supreme Court

• The Vice-President, Cabinet, and Executive Office

• The Senate Majority Leader

• The Speaker of the House

What type of power is a veto considered?

• Informal power

• Judicial power

• Formal power

• Legislative power

What is a pocket veto?

• A veto that can be overridden with a 2/3 vote

• A veto that cannot be overridden with a 2/3 vote

• A veto used only in foreign policy

• A veto that requires a unanimous vote to override

Which power allows the president to influence foreign relations?

• Judicial power

• Legislative power

• Foreign policy power

• Economic power

Which power is used by the president to secure congressional action?

• Judicial power

• Bargaining and persuasion

• Legislative power

• Economic power

Which of the following is not a power of the president?

• Issuing executive orders

• Declaring war

• Vetoing legislation

• Signing statements

Which positions require Senate confirmation for appointments?

• Cabinet members and ambassadors

• State governors and mayors

• City council members and sheriffs

• School board members and principals

How can policy conflicts with Congress lead the president to act?

• By using executive orders and directives

• By calling for a national referendum

• By dissolving Congress

• By holding a press conference

What is the purpose of Federalist No. 70?

• Justification for a single executive

• Advocacy for a strong legislature

• Support for judicial review

• Promotion of state sovereignty

According to the Constitution, the President serves as the Commander-in-Chief of which of the following?

• The United States Congress

• The United States Armed Forces

• The Supreme Court

• The Department of State