Question

How do the presidential roles of chief executive and chief of state differ?

Answer 1

The correct answer is C.

The Constitution outlines many duties of the President. Some of them are:

- Chief of State. It is mostly a ceremonial position, the President is the living symbol of the nation. He awards medals, presides over commemorations, greets visitors at the White House and attends foreign leaders' funerals.

- Chief Executive. The President executes the laws, appoints key federal officials, grants pardons and uses his veto right.

The President is also the Chief Diplomat, Commander-in Chief, Legislative Leader, Chief of Party and Guardian of the Economy.

Answer 2

C The chief of state role is mostly ceremonial while the chief executive role is not

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