7.2 The President's Job

Define Pardon

A declaration of forgiveness and freedom from punishment.

Define Amnesty

A pardon toward a group of people.

Define Executive Order

A rule or command that has the force of law.

Define Reprieve

An order to delay a person's punishment until a higher court can hear the case.

According tonthe War Powers Act, the President must notify ___ within ___ hours when troops are sent into battle. These troops must be brought home after ___days unless ___ gives them approval to stay longer to declares ___.

Congress; 48; 60; Congress; War.

The President's main job is to ___ or ___ the laws passed by Congress.

Execute; Carry Out.

As Chief Diplomat, the President directs the ___ ___ of the United States.

Foreign; Policy.

As Head of State, the President is a ___ of the nation.

Symbol.

What is the most important speech that the President gives to Congress every year?

The most important is the State of the Union Address.

Name one thing the President might do as Head of State?

The president aids diplomacy by greeting visiting kings and queens, prime ministers, and other foreign leaders.

In return for helping to elect him/her, what does the President do for other party members as Party leader?

The president gives speeches to help fellow party members who are running for office as members of Congress, governors, and mayors.

As Chief Executive the President, who is the President in charge of?

The president is in charge of 15 cabinet departments and the approximately 3 million civilians who work for the federal government.

As Commander and Chief, who is the President in charge of?

The president is in charge of the army, navy, air force, marines, and coast guard.

According to the Constitution, who has the power to declare war?

The president shares with Congress the power to make war.

What is a President's legislative program?

These are new laws that the president wants Congress to pass.

What is the key task the President must accomplish every year as economic leader?

To plan the federal government's policy.

Why would a President want to appoint a Supreme Court justice with similar views to their own?

To prevent conflict and to carry out laws that are to the president's liking.