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ROLES OF THE PRESIDENTExecutive Branch: responsible for carrying out laws passed by Congress

*Sets goals and develops policies for the nation

CHIEF OF STATE

• Symbol & inspiring example for all Americans– Awarding metals, making speeches

CHIEF EXECUTIVE/ADMINISTRATOR

• “Boss” for over 2.7 million government workers in executive branch

• Chooses officials and advisors to help run branch

• Limited by system of checks and balances– Appointing a person head of CIA– Holding cabinet meetings

CHIEF DIPLOMAT

• Handles foreign policies• Makes treaties (formal agreements with

other countries) with other countries• Ambassadors: official representatives to

foreign governments• Executive Agreements: agreements

with other countries– Traveling to other countries to meet with

leaders– Entertaining foreign leaders

COMMANDER IN CHIEF

• In charge of armed forces– Decides where to send troops, calling

out troops, how weapons will be used

CHIEF LEGISLATOR

• Influences Congress in lawmaking• Congress has actual powers to make

laws– Invites members of Congress to lunch to

discuss issues– Signing a bill of Congress–Making speeches in Congress

CHIEF OF PARTY

• Helps members of their political party get elected to office– Choosing leaders to serve in cabinet– Speaking on behalf of nominee

CHIEF GUARDIAN OF THE ECONOMY

• Concerns on unemployment, high prices, taxes, general prosperty of country– Discusses ways to reduce

unemployment

QUALIFICATIONS/TERMS

• Natural born American citizen• At least 35 years old• Resident of U.S for at least 14 years

• 2 term limit (22nd amendment)

PAY AND BENEFIT

• Congress sets their salary• Since 2001, annual salary $400,000• $50,000 expense allowance• Living in the White House with servants,

cooks, etc• Fleet of cars, Air Force One, helicopters• Secret service for protection• $120,000 travel expense• Pension when they retire