presidential roles the 6 roles of the united states president
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Presidential Roles
The 6 roles of the United States President
Quick Key to remember…
H2 C4
H CH C C C
Head of the Party
Description Presidents are the de facto leaders of their political party (Republican and Democrat)
Presidents work to get people of their own party elected or appointed to office through campaigning and political influence.
Head of the Party
President Obama hired all new cabinet members and other high executives from his own party when he came to office in 2008.
President Bush campaigned for and raised money at a rally for a party nominee to the U.S. Senate.
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Head of State
Description President represents the nation and performs ceremonial duties.
President is a living symbol of the nation.
Head of State
Host foreign leaders Represent the U.S. at
world events. Host State Dinners
Examples
(President Obama greets Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip at the White House, May 2011
Head of State
Give out awards or medalsThrowing the starting pitch for the World Series
Examples
Chief Diplomat
Description President is responsible for U.S. Foreign policy. The President (with the help from his advisors) makes key decisions about how the U.S. should interact with other countries
Chief Diplomat
The President sending a message to North Korea.
Traveling to China to negotiate a treaty or trade agreement.
Examples
President Clinton signs a bill extending permanent, normal trade status to China.
Chief Law and Budget Planner
Description Only Congress has the power to make laws and pass the budget, but the President drafts a legislative program and budget and presents these to the law makers.
Chief Law and Budget Planner
Examples:
President Nixon, with his successor Gerald Ford behind him, delivers his State of the Union speech on Jan. 30, 1974. He resigned on Aug. 9, 1974.
State of the Union address to Congress – where he proposes laws
Meeting with members of Congress to persuade them to pass a bill
Meeting with economic advisors to discuss inflation
Chief Law and Budget Planner
Examples:
President Clinton briefs the media after meeting with members of Congress March 7, 2000. Clinton is urging Congress to make stricter gun control.
State of the Union address to Congress
Meeting with members of Congress to persuade them to pass a bill
Meeting with economic advisors to discuss inflation
Chief Law and Budget Planner
State of the Union address to Congress
Meeting with members of Congress to persuade them to pass a bill
Meeting with economic advisors to discuss inflation
Examples:
Chief Law Enforcer
Description President is head (boss) of the entire Executive Branch. He hires and fires them. President and his Cabinet and bureaucracy decide how laws and programs will be carried out or enforced. Congress makes the law, the President has to make sure the law is followed.
Chief Law Enforcer
Issuing an executive order to preserve land for the National Parks.
Appointing someone to head of the CIA.
Examples:
Commander-in-Chief
Description The President is head of U.S. armed forces. President will advise with Joint Chiefs of Staff and decide where troops will be stationed, ships sent and how weapons will be used.
Commander-in-Chief
Deciding whether or not to use military force against another country
Examples:
After 9/11, President Bush is the one who decided to send troops into Afghanistan and then Iraq
Commander-in-Chief
Deciding whether or not to use military force against another country
Calling out troops to stop a riot or help bring order after a national disaster
Examples: