How do the presidential roles of chief executive and chief of state differ?
a. the chief executive role is concerned with military issues, while the chief of state role is not.
b. the chief of state role deals with foreign affairs, while the chief executive role does not.
c. the chief of state role is mostly ceremonial, while the chief executive role is not.
d. the chief executive role is defined by the constitution, while the chief of state role is not.

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

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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.