Question

As the Chief Executive of the United States, which one of the following roles is not included in that role?

a. Oversees cabinet, independent agencies, and regulatory commissions
b. Gives Executive Orders
c. Grants commutations, amnesty, and pardons
d. Makes appointments to federal positions

Answer 1

The answer is

→ Option C.) Grants commutations, amnesty, and pardons.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's go over the answer choices! :^)

Option A.): Oversees cabinet, independent agencies, and regulatory commissions.

• The Chief Executive/President of the United States has the role to oversee the cabinet, independent agencies, and so on. Therefore, this role is part of the President's job. This option is incorrect.

Option B.): Gives Executive Orders.

• The Chief Executive/President has the option to give executive orders. Obviously, look at the name. Chief Executive. Therefore, this role is part of the President's job. This option is incorrect.

Option C.): Grants commutations, amnesty, and pardons.

• The Chief Executive/President cannot grant commutations, amnesty, nor pardon. This is NOT part of the President's job. Therefore, this is NOT part of the President's job. This option is correct.

Option D.): Makes appointments to federal positions

• The Chief Executive/President has the option to make appointments to federal positions. This is also part of the President's job. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Hope this helped! :^)