Civics Test Question 41: Name one power of the president.

A question from the 2025 civics test, with the answers USCIS publishes and our explanation.

Translation

Name one power of the president.说出总统的一项权力。Mencione un poder del presidente.

Official answers

Any one of these is correct.

Signs bills into law签署法案使其成为法律Firma los proyectos de ley para que sean leyes
Vetoes bills否决法案Veta proyectos de ley
Enforces laws执行法律Hace cumplir las leyes
Commander in Chief (of the military)（军队）总司令Comandante en jefe (de las fuerzas armadas)
Chief diplomat首席外交官Jefe de la diplomacia
Appoints federal judges任命联邦法官Nombra a los jueces federales

Explanation

The President’s powers include signing bills into law, vetoing bills, enforcing laws, serving as Commander in Chief, acting as chief diplomat and appointing federal judges (with Senate approval). Naming one is enough.

Memory tip

💡 Simplest: Signs bills into law.

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