Presidential Powers
True or False: The president can declare war
False
Which department is responsible for foreign affairs?
Department of State
Who was the only president elected into office unanimously?
George Washington
How can Congress check the President?
By overriding presidential vetos
What is the President's role as Commander in Chief?
Command the military
Which department oversees the U.S. military forces?
The Department of Defense
Who was the tallest President?
Abraham Lincoln
How can the President check Congress?
By vetoing a bill passed
Which power lets the president reject a bill passed by Congress?
The veto power
Which Department protects the U.S. against terrorism and natural disasters?
Department of Homeland Security
Which President was blind in their left eye?
Teddy Roosevelt
Who does the Senate check the President?
By approving the appointments made by the President
What is it called when the President makes an agreement with another country without Senate approval?
Executive Agreement
Which department manages the government's finances?
Department of Treasury
Which President won a Grammy?
Barrack Obama
How can the Supreme Court Check the President?
By ruling executive orders unconstitutional
What is a check on the President's power?
Impeachment, Senate approval of treaties and appointments, Supreme Court can rule actions unconstitutional.
Which Department manages federal lands and resources?
Department of Interior
Which President hated paper money?
Andrew Jackson
Congress