USA - Powers of the president

Question 1

What are the 7 powers of the president?

Answer 1

1. Propose legislation
2. Veto Legislation
3. Submit the budget
4. Selecting ambassadors and supreme court judges
5. Sending troops overseas
6. negotiate treaties
7. executive orders.

Question 2

What is the legislative branch?

Answer 2

This is the body which makes the laws within the US. All laws must be discussed and voted on by the senate and house of representatives which make up the legislature.

Question 3

What is the executive branch?

Answer 3

This branch makes sure that all the laws made by the legislative are carried out and implemented.

Question 4

What is the Judicial branch?

Answer 4

This body scrutinises and checks all laws that are passed by the legislature and enforced by the executive to ensure they are constitutional.

Question 5

How many times did Barack Obama veto legisation?

Answer 5

12 times