Presidential Roles
When the President represents the nation at ceremonies or as a symbolic leader, they are acting as…
The Head of State
Which role allows the President to sign or veto laws and introduce legislation?
Legislator in Chief
The President controls the military and oversees operations as the…
Commander in Chief
What is the purpose of the President’s Cabinet?
To advise the President and run the 15 executive departments
Presidential succession refers to…
The order of who becomes President if the President cannot serve
When the President is the boss of all government workers and enforces laws, they are acting as…
The Chief Executive
A command issued by the President that has the force of law is called…
An executive order
When the President works with leaders of other countries and sets U.S. foreign policy…
Chief Diplomat
How many executive departments are in the President’s Cabinet?
15
How long is one presidential term?
4 Years
he President responding immediately during a national emergency is acting as…
The Crisis Manager
The President can refuse to sign a law passed by Congress. This is called...
A veto
The President can negotiate agreements with other nations. These agreements are called...
Treaties
Name one department in the President’s Cabinet.
State / Defense / Treasury / Education… etc.
If the President and Vice President cannot serve, who becomes President next?
The Speaker of the House
Acting as Chief Executive, the President oversees all federal agencies. What is one example of a responsibility in this role?
Enforcing laws or managing government workers
When the President proposes new laws to Congress, they are acting as…
Legislator in Chief
The President directs military strategy and resource allocation. This is part of their role as the…
Commander in Chief
Cabinet members must be approved by who before serving?
The Senate
What is the correct order of the presidential succession?
Vice President → Speaker of the House → President Pro Tempore → Secretary of State