Government Chapter 13-1: President's Role

Questions and Answers

What is the role of the Chief of State?

The main architect of public policy

The ceremonial head of the government (correct)

The director of the executive branch

The leader of the political party

What powers does the Chief Executive possess?

The executive power of the United States as vested by the Constitution.

Who is referred to as the Chief Administrator?

The director of the huge executive branch of the federal government.

What is the role of the Chief Diplomat?

The main architect of American foreign policy and spokesperson to the rest of the world. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Commander in Chief control?

The nation's armed forces. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Chief Legislator?

The main architect of public policies. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Chief of Party?

The acknowledged leader of the political party that controls the executive branch. Signup and view all the answers

What is expected of the Chief Citizen?

To be the representative of all the people. Signup and view all the answers

What are the roles that the president has?

Chief of state, chief executive, chief administrator, chief diplomat, commander in chief, chief legislator, chief of party, and chief citizen. Signup and view all the answers

What are the formal qualifications for someone to become president?

Be a natural born citizen of the U.S., be at least 35 years of age, and have been a resident within the U.S. for 14 years. Signup and view all the answers

How many terms can each president serve?

Two full terms. Signup and view all the answers

How can a president serve more than eight years in office?

By succeeding to the office after the midpoint in a term and then seeking two full terms. Signup and view all the answers

How much does the president make each year?

$400,000; $450,000 with expense allowance. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Presidential Roles

Chief of State: Ceremonial head of government; symbolizes the nation and its people.
Chief Executive: Holds the executive power of the United States as vested by the Constitution.
Chief Administrator: Director of the federal executive branch, overseeing federal agencies and operations.
Chief Diplomat: Main architect of foreign policy; represents the nation internationally.
Commander in Chief: Has control over the armed forces and military operations.
Chief Legislator: Principal architect of public policies; influences legislative processes.
Chief of Party: Recognized leader of the political party in control of the executive branch.
Chief Citizen: Expected to represent the interests of all citizens, acting in their best interests.

Presidential Qualifications and Terms

Formal Qualifications: Must be a natural born citizen of the U.S., at least 35 years old, and a resident for 14 years.
Term Limits: Presidents can serve a maximum of two full terms in office.
Extended Service: A president may serve more than eight years if they complete a predecessor's term following mid-term succession before pursuing two full terms.

Presidential Compensation

Annual Salary: The president earns $400,000 per year; with an additional $50,000 expense allowance, total compensation reaches $450,000.

Description

This quiz covers the key concepts of the President's job description as outlined in Government Chapter 13-1. Learn about the various roles the President embodies, such as Chief of State and Chief Executive, and understand their significance in the U.S. government.