Roles of the President

Head of state definition

The president of the us represents our country in foreign affairs

head of state example

Joe Biden represented the U.S. at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth.

chief diplomat definition

As Chief Diplomat, the President of the U.S. can sign treaties.

chief diplomat example

President Richard Nixon traveled to China and signed an agreement with Mao Zedong their leader

chief executive definition

The President of the U.S. in charge of all executive departments and can order them to do what he/she wants.

chief executive example

JFK ordered his military to not fire on any Russian ships.

chief legislator definition

The President of the U.S. can veto or pass any bill by Congress.

chief legislator example

Obama urged Congress to pass an immigration law. Obama could not do anything about immigration without Congress’ approval.

chief economist definition

The President of the U.S. proposes a budget, but Congress is the one that passes the budget.

chief economist example

Joe Biden proposed a $6 trillion dollar budget, but needed Congresses approval.

commander in chief definition

The President of the United States is in control of all the armed forces and can send them anywhere in the world.

commander in chief example

During the Cuban Missile Crisis, JFK wanted to conduct a blockade of Cuba, but not go to war. His generals wanted to go to war.

party leader definition 

The President of the United States is expected to lead his/her political party.

party leader example

Joe Biden had the choice in 2024 to run or not run for President of the U.S.