Executive Roles of the President

Vocabulary flashcards defining the primary executive roles of the President of the United States based on the provided lecture notes.

Commander in chief of the military

The executive role where the president is in charge of the military, sends troops to fight, and orders military action, while Congress declares war and the War Powers Act requires telling Congress and asking to continue.

chief executive

The executive role where the president controls all of the executive branch and appoints all leaders of the executive branch.

chief diplomat

The executive role where the president signs treaties, meets with foreign leaders, appoints ambassadors to other countries, and decides whether to officially recognize a foreign country.

Chief legislator

The executive role where the president signs or vetoes bills passed by Congress, gives yearly State of the Union addresses in Congress, and proposes and/or promotes legislation.

party leader

The executive role where the president serves as the leader of his or her political party, helps raise money for candidates running for office, and helps gather support for fellow party candidates.

crisis manager

The executive role where the president coordinates the government response in times of disaster or crisis.

head of state

The executive role where the president speaks for our nation, representing what other nations think of the U.S.

War Powers Act

An act stating that the president must tell Congress and ask to continue after sending the military to fight or ordering military action.