DIA
Ms. Maclay
“The American President” Questions
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Date:
Directions: Complete the following questions based on what you have learned from class.
1. When the President tries to pass a crime bill through Congress, he is playing the role of …
o Commander in Chief
o Chief Executive
o Chief Legislator
2. When the President sends troops to Libya, he is playing the role of …
o Chief Diplomat
o Commander in Chief
o Party Chief
3. When the President is hosting the President of France at a formal, ceremonial state dinner, he is
playing the role of …
o Chief Administrator
o Chief Legislator
o Chief of State
4. When the President is attending the party fundraiser, he is playing the role of …
o Chief of State
o Chief Citizen
o Party Leader
5.
What does the Cabinet do? What is the title of one person in the President’s cabinet? (2 pts)
6. What is the President’s interaction with Congress? Give an example of what people from his
administration try to do to get his policies passed. (2 pts)
7. What effects do interest groups/lobbyists have on trying to get Congress to pass policies? Give
an example to show what they do specifically? (2 pts)
8. What impact does the media have on the effectiveness of the President’s ability to pass policies?
Give a specific example to show this. (2 pts)