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What role does the President fulfill regarding federal judges?
What role does the President fulfill regarding federal judges?
- Elected by the people with Senate approval
- Selected by the Supreme Court justices
- Appointed by the President with Senate approval (correct)
- Appointed by the President without any oversight
Which of the following is NOT a presidential duty?
Which of the following is NOT a presidential duty?
- Oversight of state laws (correct)
- Granting pardons for federal crimes
- Conducting foreign policy
- Signing legislation into law
In what capacity does the President serve concerning the military?
In what capacity does the President serve concerning the military?
- As a civilian advisor to the Secretary of Defense
- As the Supreme Commander of the United Nations forces
- As Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces (correct)
- As the leading strategist for the Department of Homeland Security
What power does the President have concerning legislation?
What power does the President have concerning legislation?
What can a President do regarding federal crimes?
What can a President do regarding federal crimes?
What is one of the key responsibilities of the President in foreign affairs?
What is one of the key responsibilities of the President in foreign affairs?
Which presidential duty includes the ability to forgive individuals convicted of federal offenses?
Which presidential duty includes the ability to forgive individuals convicted of federal offenses?
In which of the following activities does the President require Senate approval?
In which of the following activities does the President require Senate approval?
As the Commander-in-Chief, what is one of the President's primary roles concerning the military?
As the Commander-in-Chief, what is one of the President's primary roles concerning the military?
What power does the President hold regarding legislation?
What power does the President hold regarding legislation?
Flashcards
Commander-in-Chief
Commander-in-Chief
The President's role as supreme leader of the armed forces.
Foreign Policy
Foreign Policy
The President's role in managing relations with other countries.
Appoints Judges
Appoints Judges
The President's power to nominate federal judges, needing Senate approval.
Signs/Vetoes Legislation
Signs/Vetoes Legislation
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Presidential Pardons
Presidential Pardons
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Commander-in-Chief Role
Commander-in-Chief Role
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Foreign Policy Decisions
Foreign Policy Decisions
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Judicial Appointments
Judicial Appointments
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Presidential Legislation Actions
Presidential Legislation Actions
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Presidential Pardons
Presidential Pardons
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Study Notes
Presidential Duties
- Commander-in-Chief: Leads the armed forces.
- Foreign Policy: Manages relations with other countries.
- Judicial Appointments: Selects federal judges, needing Senate approval.
- Legislative Action: Signs or rejects laws passed by Congress.
- Pardons: Forgives federal crimes.
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