WorksheetsRoles of the President
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which role is the president playing when he negotiates treaties with other countries?
Commander in Chief
Chief Executive
Chief Diplomat
Head of State
Which role is the president playing when he makes a speech in front of the Washington Monument?
Commander in Chief
Chief Diplomat
Head of State
Economic Leader
Which role is the president playing when he deals with issues such as taxes and unemployment?
Chief Diplomat
Head of State
Legislative Leader
Economic Leader
Which term describes the president's power to forgive punishment for a group of people?
pardon
amnesty
reprieve
commutation
Which term describes the president's power to delay a person's punishment until a higher court can hear the case?
reprieve
pardon
amnesty
commutation
Which term describes the president's power to forgive an individual for a federal crime?
amnesty
reprieve
commutation
pardon
Which best describes a rule or command by the president that carries the force of law? On many occasions these are issued to clarify laws passed by Congress.
filibuster
executive order
chief executive
executive agreement
Which of the following is the president's number one role?
Commander in Chief
Chief Diplomat
Legislative Leader
Chief Executive
Which role is the president playing when he sends troops overseas?
Chief Executive
Commander in Chief
Head of State
Party Leader
Which term(s) best describe laws that the president would like for Congress to pass?
legislative program
legislative branch
legislative option
legislative determination
Which of the following is a job of the Vice President?
he is the ranking member of the House of Representatives
he is the leader of the House of Representatives when the speaker is absent
he votes if there is a tie in the Senate
he approves the president's Supreme Court nominees
What is the indirect method by which US citizens choose the president and vice president?
popular vote
electoral college
district voting
primary elections
Which amendment established the two-term limit for all presidents?
22nd Amendment
23rd Amendment
24th Amendment
25th Amendment
Which amendment states that if the president dies, the vice president becomes president?
22nd Amendment
23rd Amendment
24th Amendment
25th Amendment
Which amendment gives Washington D.C. three electoral votes?
22nd Amendment
23rd Amendment
24th Amendment
25th Amendment
Which of the following can declare war according to the US Constitution?
the President
the Supreme Court
Congress
Governors of each state
Who becomes President, Vice President, and Speaker of the House die?
President pro tempore
Secretary of State
Secretary of Defense
Majority Leader of the House
Which is a requirement for any US presidential candidate?
must live in the state for 7 years
must be a US citizen
must be at least 35 years old
must have a law degree
Which describes a proposed law that would punish a person without a trial?
ex post facto law
writ of habeas corpus
bill of attainder
writ of assistance
How do we determine the number of electoral votes that each state receives?
number of people that live in the state
number of senators and representatives in each state
number of senatorial candidates running in a primary
number of votes presidential candidates received in prior elections
How is a filibuster ended in the Senate?
by a 2/3 vote of both houses
by a 2/3 vote of the senate
by a 3/5 vote of cloture
by a 2/3 vote of state legislatures
Which was the first constitution of the United States?
US Constitution
Magna Carta
Articles of Confederation
English Bill of Rights
