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WorksheetsCan the U.S President do that? 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is a role of the president?
Pass the annual budget.
Ratify treaties.
Leads the military as the commander in chief.
Acts without any checks and balances.
A bill arrives on the president’s desk and the president does not like its contents. What can he or she do?
Veto the Bill
Revise the Bill and Sign it
Nothing. The president must sign the bill because the Congress has approved it.
What must happen for Congress to override the president's veto?
A simple majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate
A two-thirds vote in the House of Representatives only
A two-thirds vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate
A unanimous vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate
How can the president collect money to fund the federal government?
By collecting taxes
By borrowing money from other countries
By selling bonds
None of the above
True or false: The president is responsible for declaring war on another country.
True
False
In the event of an open seat on the U.S. Supreme Court, the president will __________.
Fill the opening immediately with the person of their choice.
Approve or reject the person nominated by the U.S Senate
Nominate someone to fill the seat, who must be approved by the U.S Senate
Have no say in the person who is chosen to fill the seat.
Let’s say a president owned a peanut farm before being elected. Can he continue to own his farm while being president?
Yes
No
What is one of the president's responsibilities in foreign policy?
Appointing ambassadors
Declaring war
Setting tax rates
Managing state budgets
True or false: The president can issue executive orders without congressional approval.
True
False
Who has the power to impeach the president?
The Supreme Court
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The Vice President
