7 Gr SS Ch 6, Les 2 President's Powers And Roles

Question 1

What responsibilities does the Constitution give to the President?

Answer 1

• execute laws. -call congress to session. -veto bills. -receive foreign leaders. -commander in chief of armed forces. -make treaties with other countries. -name heads of his executive agencies, judges, ambassadors
  
  • give pardons. -give a state of the union address 1 a year

Question 2

What is an executive order?

Answer 2

A rule or command the president gives out that has the same power as a law. This helps the residents act quickly when necessary.

Question 3

What are 3 acts a president may grant to someone who is in prison or going to prison? Explain each

Answer 3

1. A Pardon: forgive a punishment for a crime
2. A reprieve: to delay punishment until a higher court agrees to hear the case
3. Grant amnesty: pardons to a large group of people

Question 4

The president serves in many positions. Explain what each of these roles means:
Chief diplomat
Head of state

Answer 4

1. Decides how to act with other countries and chooses ambassadors to represent us in those countries
2. Builds good will and attends ceremonies with other countries

Question 5

The president serves in many positions. Explain what each of these roles means:

1. Commander in Chief
2. Legislative Leader

Answer 5

1. Can order troops into action. The war powers resolution requires him to notify congress within 48 hours. (Only congress can declare war)
2. Expected to propose new laws

Question 6

The president serves in many positions. Explain what each of these roles means:

1. Economic Leader
2. Party leader

Answer 6

1. Needs to help the economy prosper by controlling taxes, setting budgets, adding jobs, etc.
2. Helps people in his own party also get votes into office