The 7 Roles of the President

Head of State

The role of the president as ceremonial figure of the government.

Chief Executive

Decides how the laws of the US are to be enforced and choosing officials and advisors (The Cabinet) to help run the Executive Branch

Chief Legislator

The role of the president in influencing the making of laws, the president will often suggest bills for Congress to draft and enact by signing the bill into law or vetoing it and rejecting it outright

Economic Planner

The president appoints economic advisors, meets with business leaders, prepares an annual budget request, and submits economic reports to Congress.

Chief of Party

The acknowledged leader of the political party that controls the executive branch, often throws fundraisers for and pledges support of other politicians from the same party in their campaigns for elections

Chief Diplomat

The role of the president in recognizing foreign governments, making treaties, diplomatic negotiations, and enacting executive agreements.

Commander in Chief

The role of the president as supreme commander of the military forces of the United States and of the state National Guard units when they are called into federal service

Ceremonial Figure

representing the country as a whole in a non-political/non-partisan manner

host of banquets and events for foreign leaders and dignitaries

The Cabinet

Advisory council for the president consisting of the heads of the executive departments

Includes the vice president, and a few other officials selected and appointed by the president, to help make informed decisions

Signing a bill into law

If the president signs a bill, it is now law. period.

Veto

a constitutional right of the president to reject a decision or proposal made by Congress

Budget

an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time

FISCAL POLICY!!

Executive agreements

Agreements with other countries that do not need Senate approval

No checks and balances!

US military forces

Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines as well as any and all other branches or agencies of the military