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The president would NOT take which of the following actions in the legislative process
a) Veto a bill
b) Declare a law unconstitutional
c) Sign a bill into law
d) Propose laws in the State of the Union Address

If the president vetoes a bill—
a) the bill cannot become a law
b) Congress can override the veto by a 2/3 vote in each house
c) the Supreme Court can overrule the president’s decision
d) the bill automatically becomes a law

Which power does the President exercise as the ceremonial head of the government?
a) Commander-in-chief
b) Chief executive
c) Chief citizen
d) Chief of state

What is the President’s annual speech to Congress in which he proposes new laws?
a) Annual Press Conference
b) State of the State Address
c) State of the Commonwealth Address
d) State of the Union Address

When vetoing a bill that Congress has passed, the president is exercising which power?
a) Chief Executive
b) Chief Legislator
c) Chief of Party
d) Commander in Chief

What power does the President exercise when he appoints cabinet members?
a) Chief executive
b) Chief legislator
c) Chief of state
d) Commander in chief

What responsibility does the President have as chief diplomat?
a) Appoint judges
b) Enforce laws
c) Deal with foreign countries
d) Prepare the budget

In 2015 President Obama decided military intervention by the U.S. was needed in Syria. In this decision the president used his role of—
a) chief legislator
b) commander-in-chief
c) chief diplomat
d) chief executive

Which statement is NOT true about U.S. foreign policy?
a) It only impacts people living in the U.S.
b) It is decided by the president
c) It involves many different federal agencies and departments
d)

Which group advises the president on foreign policy?
a) National Security Council
b) State Department
c) The United Nations
d)

Which of the following is NOT used in foreign policy?
a) Economic tools, like sanctions and foreign aid
b) Military tools, like air strikes and troop deployment
c) Electoral tools, like campaigns and fundraising
d)

Which department is most likely to oversee trade agreements with another country?
a) State Department
b) Department of Homeland Security
c) Department of the Treasury
d)

Who provides helpful insights on the impact of foreign policies in the United States?
a) The Vice President
b) The Secretary of State
c) The National Security Advisor
d)

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