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Powers of the President

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

These are all examples of the presidents Judicial Powers except.

a)

Reprieve

b)

Pardon

c)

Original Jurisdiction

d)

Commutation

e)

Amnesty

2.

An Executive Agreement is?

a)

An agreement made between the President and a member of Congress to pass a bill.

b)

An agreement made between the President and the Leader of another nation that does not need the consent of the Senate.

c)

An agreement made between the President and a member of their cabinet to offer discretionary funding towards a pet project of the cabinet member.

d)

An agreement made between the President and members of Congress to appoint judges to the Federal Court System.

3.

The 22nd Amendment applies to the president in what capacity?

a)

Limits President to 2 terms and a total of 10 years

b)

Lame Duck period shortened

c)

Gives the President the right to Free Speech

d)

Allows the president to invoke Executive Privilege

4.

What is the source of the President's roles or duties?

a)

The Declaration of Independence

b)

The Articles of Confederation

c)

Time and Tradition

d)

The US Constitution

5.

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?

a)

Head of State

b)

Chief Executive

c)

Chief Diplomat

d)

Commander in Chief

6.

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

a)

Chief of Party

b)

Chief Executive

c)

Chief Legislator

d)

Chief Diplomat

7.

When a president engages in foreign policy matters, the role is...

a)

Chief Executive

b)

Commander in Chief

c)

Chief Legislator

d)

Chief Diplomat

8.

Throughout history, presidents have had to back up their foreign policy decisions with military force when needed. What role backs up diplomatic decisions?

a)

Commander in Chief

b)

Chief Legislator

c)

Chief Economic Planner

d)

Chief of State

9.

The right of the President to refuse to provide information to Congress or a court on the basis that the information is important for National Security.

a)

Executive Order

b)

Amnesty

c)

Executive Privilege

d)

Impoundment

10.

One check on the Commander in Chief is....

a)

The War Powers Resolution

b)

The Tonkin Gulf Resolution

c)

The Resolution of 1959

d)

The Peace time Resolution