American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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Who has the power to declare a state of emergency in the United States?

President.
Supreme Court.
Congress.
State governors.

The correct answer is: President.

In the United States, the President is considered the "chief executive" of the federal government and is responsible for enforcing laws and ensuring the safety of the nation. As such, the power to declare a state of emergency falls under their responsibilities. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the country and is responsible for interpreting laws and the Constitution, but does not have the power to declare a state of emergency. While Congress has the power to declare war and has control over the budget, declaring a state of emergency is not within their direct authority. State governors have the power to declare a state of emergency within their own state, but not on a national level. Overall, the President is the correct choice as they are granted the power to initiate emergency measures in times of crisis.