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* Presidential Powers *

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the president responsible for?

a)

Carrying out the duties of the legislative branch.

b)

Carrying out the duties of the judicial branch.

c)

Carrying out the duties of the executive branch.

d)

All of the above.

2.

How does the president carry out the laws?

a)

By signing legislation into law.

b)

By contacting the House of representatives.

c)

By visiting the oath of office.

d)

By casting all votes.

3.

The constitution gives the president several specific powers:

a)

All of the above

b)

He or she receives leaders and other officials of foreign countries.

c)

He or she can pardon or reduce the penalties against people convicted of federal crimes.

d)

He or she can veto or reject bills passed in congress.

4.

A pardon declares forgiveness and freedom from punishment.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

The president is generally regarded as the leader of his or her political party.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

What is it called when the president leads the foreign policy of the United States?

a)

Head of State

b)

Representatives

c)

Chief Diplomat

d)

Ambassadors

7.

What does the constitution requires or call for?

a)

They require for the president to discuss the president being a symbol of both federal government and the entire nation.

b)

They require for the president to discuss the nations most important issues.

c)

They requires the president to tell congress about the "State of Union"

d)

They require for the president to discuss the next president and their duties.

8.

Which branch is the president the head of?

a)

Vice presidential branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial branch

d)

Legislative branch

9.

Who is the most powerful public official in the U.S.

a)

The governor

b)

Army troops

c)

Vice president

d)

The president

10.

What is also the task of the president?

a)

To plan the federal government's budget

b)

To plan the vice presidents wedding

c)

To make sure that other countries rich

d)

To make sure that the schools have bad teachers