Civics test question 41 of 128 · System of Government
Name one power of the president.
Official USCIS answers
Give any one of these answers.
- Signs bills into law
- Vetoes bills
- Enforces laws
- Commander in Chief of the military
- Chief diplomat
- Appoints federal judges
Why this is the answer
The President has powers in the Executive Branch, including signing or vetoing bills, enforcing laws, commanding the military, appointing federal judges, and serving as chief diplomat. Any one accepted power is enough for this question.
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Answers that are not correct
These wrong answers are common mix-ups. They are not accepted at the interview.
- Declares laws unconstitutional
- Interprets laws
- Writes laws
- Elects senators
More questions on this topic
- 38. What is the name of the President of the United States now?
- 39. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
- 40. If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
- 42. Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
- 43. Who signs bills to become laws?
- 44. Who vetoes bills?
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