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.

The President has the power to declare a state of emergency in the United States. This is due to the powers granted to the Executive branch by the Constitution. While Congress can declare war and has the power of the purse, they do not have the authority to declare a state of emergency. The Supreme Court's role is to interpret the law and settle disputes, but they do not have the power to declare a state of emergency. Similarly, state governors have the power to declare a state of emergency within their state, but not at the national level. Thus, the President is the only one with the authority to declare a state of emergency for the entire country.