Understanding the Role of the U.S. President

The video discusses the extensive powers and responsibilities of the U.S. President, including commanding the military, managing the economy, and influencing international relations. It highlights the president's unique authority over nuclear codes, foreign aid, and legal powers like vetoing laws and granting pardons. The video emphasizes the critical role of citizens in voting to decide who holds this power. It also touches on the financial aspects of presidential campaigns, detailing the costs and sources of funding.

What is one of the primary roles of the President of the United States?

• Running local businesses

• Overseeing the world's largest economy

• Leading the United Nations

• Managing state governments

How many branches of the US Armed Forces does the president command?

• Three

• Six

• Four

• Five

What is the annual military budget overseen by the president?

• 500 billion dollars

• 400 billion dollars

• 580 billion dollars

• 300 billion dollars

How many active and inactive nuclear warheads is the president responsible for?

• 5,000

• 6,000

• 3,000

• 4,500

How much foreign aid does the US give to other countries annually?

• 20 billion dollars

• 40 billion dollars

• 50 billion dollars

• 30 billion dollars

With how many nations does the US have collective defense agreements?

• 74

• 44

• 54

• 64

What power does the president have over laws passed by Congress?

• Can amend them

• Can rewrite them

• Can veto them

• Can ignore them

Who can the president pardon?

• Anyone of any international crime

• Anyone of any state crime

• Anyone of any federal crime except impeachment

• Anyone of any local crime

What is considered the most important job according to the video?

• Being the president

• Being a judge

• Being a senator

• Voting

What are some of the costs associated with running a presidential campaign?

• Personal expenses and gifts

• Real estate and investments

• Office supplies and local events

• Travel expenses and advertisements