Executive branch civics Exam
what are the duties of the president - Answer- head of 1 branch, symbol of both
government and people, job is to execute and carry out the laws passed by congress,
can veto bills, can call congress into special session, recieves leaders and ither officials
of foreign countries, can make treaties with approval of senate, names the heads of
executive agencies, judges, ambassadors, and other officials with senate approval, can
pardon
what are the presidential roles - Answer- Chief executive, Chief diplomat, head of state,
commander in chief, legislative leader, economic leader, party leader
chief executive - Answer- carries out laws, executive order, names justices and judges,
can pardon, reprieve, or grant amnesty
pardon - Answer- declares forgiveness and freedom from punishment
Chief diplomat - Answer- decides how U.S. acts towards other countries, appoints
ambassadors
reprieve - Answer- delays punishing of someone until a higher court can hear the case
amnesty - Answer- a pardon for a large group of people
ambassador - Answer- officials who represent the U.S in other nations
head of state - Answer- builds goodwill with other countries, greets diplomats,
represents americans at ceremonies
commander in chief - Answer- backs up decisions with force, shares power with
congress to make war, war powers resolution
War powers resolution - Answer- commander in chief can send troops into battle without
congress's permission as long as he gives congress 48 prior notice, and that they are
back within 60 days if congress doesn't approve
legislative leader - Answer- proposes new laws, can veto and pass laws
economic leader - Answer- plans a federal government budget, helps countries
economy
party leader - Answer- helps party raise money, leader of his political party
