The Presidency

The Roles of the President

• Chief of State• Represents US at public events• Ceremonial head • Greets foreign leaders

• Chief Executive• Power to administer the laws • Agencies carry out laws (FBI, CIA)• Pardons

• Chief Party Leader• Helps members of their party get elected• Campaigns

• Commander-in-Chief• All military leaders report to and take orders from

the President

Roles of the President

• Chief Diplomat• Foreign relations, meet with leaders of other

nations

• Chief Legislator • Voice opinion on what should be law• Speeches, meet with Congress• State of Union

Roles of the President

• Chief Administrator• Director of the Executive branch• Makes sure things run smoothly

• Chief Citizen• Represents all the citizens of the US• Work for and represent the public interest

What role of the president is pictured?

What role of the president is pictured?

What role of the president is pictured?

What role of the president is pictured?

What role of the president is pictured?

What role of the president is pictured?

The President’s Term

• Four year term• Originally

• No term limit• Washington refused to seek 3rd term-

becomes tradition• FDR breaks tradition (4 terms)

• 22nd Amendment – Did what?

Qualifications

• Natural _________ __________• At least ____ years• ___ years resident within the United

States