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Roles of the President

An 8th-grade social studies worksheet exploring the various roles and responsibilities of the President of the United States.

Grade 8 Social studies Civics & GovernmentRoles of the President
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C3.D2.Civ.3.6-8C3.D2.Civ.4.6-8

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PresidentCivicsGovernmentRolesExecutive Branch
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Roles of the President

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of the various roles and responsibilities of the President of the United States.

1. When the President proposes legislation to Congress, he is acting in which role?

a

Chief Diplomat

b

Chief Legislator

c

Commander-in-Chief

d

Chief Executive

2. The President's role as the ceremonial head of the government is known as:

a

Chief of Party

b

Chief Administrator

c

Chief Citizen

d

Chief of State

3. As  , the President is the leader of the armed forces.

4. The President acts as   when making foreign policy decisions and interacting with leaders of other countries.

5. Explain the President's role as 'Chief Executive'.

6. The President's role as 'Chief of Party' is explicitly defined in the U.S. Constitution.

T

True

F

False

7. The President has the power to declare war as Commander-in-Chief.

T

True

F

False

Match the Presidential role with its description.

8. Chief Diplomat

 

a. Leader of the political party

9. Chief Administrator

 

b. Representative of all Americans

10. Chief Citizen

 

c. Director of the Executive Branch

11. Chief of Party

 

d. Architect of foreign policy

12. The image below represents a key symbol of the President's authority. Which role of the President is most strongly associated with this symbol?

Presidential Seal