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The most common previous occupation of previous presidents are:
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lawyers
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Going on official state visits to other countries, decorating war heroes and dedicating parks demonstrates the president’s role as:
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head of state.
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As chief executive, the president is constitutionally bound to:
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enforce laws, treaties and court orders
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If the president is dissatisfied with the performance of members of the cabinet, he can:
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fire a person.
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As commander in chief, the president is:
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the ultimate decision maker in military matters.
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The Wars Power Resolution requires the president to:
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consult with Congress before sending American forces to action.
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As chief diplomat the president:
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negotiates treaties, recognizes foreign government and makes executive agreements.
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Before a treaty can become legally binding, the treaty must be:
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approved by a 2/3s vote in the Senate.
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A major difference between a treat and a executive agreement is:
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the senate must approve treaties and an executive agreement doesn’t need the senate’s approval and executive agreements can be secrets while treaties cannot.
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Role of the president in influencing the making of laws is called:
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chief legislator.
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The state of the Union message
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gives a broad view of what the President wishes the legislature to accomplish during the session
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An executive order
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is a rule issued by the president that has the effect of a law.
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The first test of the limits of executive privilege were in:
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Response to Richard Nixon’s actions during the Watergate Affair.
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The following two presidents have been impeached:
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Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton
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Presidential candidates have asked vice presidents to join the ticket:
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except to serve as co-president.
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