2.4 Roles and Powers of the President

• What is the President responsible for as Chief Executive of the United States?

  Enforcing laws
• The President interacts with Congress to pass legislation
• What does the President's role as Commander-in-Chief entail?

  Supreme authority over the armed forces
• The President's role as Commander-in-Chief stems from their position as Chief Executive.
• The President's legislative powers include the ability to influence legislation and use veto
• What is a pocket veto?

  When Congress adjourns within ten days
• What are executive orders issued by the President?

  Official documents with the force of law
• Executive orders require Congressional approval to take effect.

  False
• The President's executive powers stem from their role as Chief Executive
• Match the diplomatic power with its description:

  Treaty Negotiation ↔️ Requires Senate ratification

  Executive Agreements ↔️ Does not require Senate approval

  Recognition of Nations ↔️ Establishes diplomatic relations
• The President's role as Chief Executive empowers them to conduct foreign policy.
• What is a formal agreement between countries called?

  Treaty
• A treaty requires Senate ratification
• Executive agreements are legally binding.

  False
• What is the typical impact duration of a treaty?

  Long-term
• The President's role as Chief Executive empowers them to conduct foreign policy.
• What is the title of the President in the U.S. government?

  Chief Executive
• The President's role is vital for stability and leadership in the nation.
• Match the formal powers of the President with their explanations:

  Commander-in-Chief ↔️ Commands the U.S. armed forces

  Chief Executive ↔️ Enforces laws passed by Congress

  Legislative Powers ↔️ Recommends legislation, vetoes bills
• What type of authority does the President have as Commander-in-Chief?

  Supreme
• The President's most powerful legislative tool is the veto
• A regular veto requires a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress to override.
• What is a pocket veto?

  No signature within ten days
• Executive orders do not require Congressional approval
• Executive orders can only direct federal agencies and personnel.
• What is the President's role in foreign policy regarding treaties?

  Negotiation
• Match the types of clemency with their descriptions:

  Pardon ↔️ Forgives a crime, restores rights

  Reprieve ↔️ Temporarily delays punishment

  Amnesty ↔️ Forgives crimes for a group
• What are the dual roles of the President in the U.S. government?

  Head of state and government
• As head of state, the President represents the nation symbolically
• The head of government is responsible for overseeing the executive branch.
• What is an example of the President acting as head of state?

  Hosting foreign dignitaries
• Steps in the legislative process involving the President:

  1️⃣ Congress passes a bill

  2️⃣ President receives the bill

  3️⃣ President signs or vetoes the bill
• What document defines the formal powers of the President?

  The Constitution
• The President as Commander-in-Chief commands the U.S. armed forces
• The President enforces laws passed by Congress in their role as Chief Executive.
• What legislative power allows the President to reject a bill passed by Congress?

  Veto
• The President's ability to appoint cabinet members and federal judges requires Senate approval
• Treaties negotiated by the President require Senate ratification to become binding.
• What judicial power allows the President to forgive federal offenses?

  Pardon
• Match the veto type with its explanation:

  Regular Veto ↔️ Bill returned with objections

  Pocket Veto ↔️ Bill dies without signature