Which of the following is part of the president's job as head of the executive branch?

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As commander in chief of the military, the president is responsible for directing military operations and making decisions related to national defense.

Answer: E 
 The president has the power to negotiate and sign treaties with foreign nations, as well as regulate trade and commerce with those nations.

The other choices are not accurate descriptions of the president's job as head of the executive branch. Deciding when to declare war and using legislative powers to provide for the general welfare of the United States are responsibilities of the legislative branch, while the power to lay and collect taxes is primarily the responsibility of the legislative and judicial branches.

Which of the Following Is Part of the President's Job