Powers of the Presidency

As Chief Legislator the president may do all of the following except

• Address Congress to promote his agenda

• Propose legislation to be taken up by Congress

• Sign executive orders

• Make laws by himself

When President Truman desegregated the military, he did so acting in what role?

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Citizen

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Negotiator

When the president is removed from office or dies, who is the one who immediately replaces him?

• The Secretary of State

• The Vice President

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

How does the president put forth his legislative agenda for the nation?

• Through executive orders

• In the State of the Union Address

• In his orders to Congress

• Through his military authority

Which role of the President is more ceremonial?

• Chief Legislator

• Head of State

• Chief Diplomat

• Commander in Chief

An Executive Agreement is?

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

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

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

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

Which of the following confirms the president's cabinet appointments?

• the House of Representatives

• the Senate

• a joint committee of both houses

• the Supreme Court

In this role, the president appoints ambassadors and negotiates treaties.

• Chief Diplomat (Foreign Policy Leader)

• Chief Executive

• Head of State

• Commander-in-Chief

Article II of The Constitution gives the power to carry out/enforce federal law to the President as

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Executive

• Party Leader

• Head of State

The President is the leader of the nation's armed forces

• Chief Executive

• Chief of State

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Diplomat