Presidential powers

What is the role of the President as Commander in Chief?

Leader of all 6 branches of the Military of the US; cannot declare war but controls troop movement once Congress declares war. Recent Example: Biden pulling troops out of Afghanistan.

What is the President's responsibility as Chief Administrator?

Hire the heads of the bureaucratic agencies. The President is essentially the head of the federal government's executive branch.

Responsible for managing a vast bureaucracy—millions of federal employees, agencies, and programs.

Recent Example: Trump picking Hegseth as Secretary of Defense.

What power does the President hold as Chief Legislator?

Signs bills into law or vetoes them. Recent Example: The President signing a bill.

What is the Chief Diplomat's role?

Sending and receiving ambassadors

directs the nation's foreign policy by negotiating treaties and other agreements, appointing ambassadors, and representing the country in international affairs. This role involves appointing and receiving ambassadors, shaping foreign policy, and acting as the nation's main spokesperson in dealings with other countries.

Recent Example: Trump's Asia tour and Zlenszy seeking missile support in the USA.

What does the President do as Chief Economist?

Oversees the state of the economy. Recent Example: Biden proposing the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package.

What is the role of the President as Chief of Party?

Sets the agenda for the entire party. Recent Example: Biden's efforts to unify the party around key priorities like voting rights and infrastructure.

What does the Chief of State do?

Establishes America's foreign agenda and relationships with other countries. Recent Example: Pro-Israel policies.

What is the President's function as Chief Executive?

Oversees the enforcement of the law. Recent Example: Presidents choosing not to enforce marijuana regulations.

What does the Chief Citizen represent?

Models what it means to be a good American citizen. Recent Example: Handing out candy at the White House and participating in the Easter Egg Roll.

What is the ranking of the President's power as Commander in Chief?

Ranked 1 if at war.

What is the ranking of the President's power as Chief Legislator?

Ranked 2.

What is the ranking of the President's power as Chief Diplomat?

Ranked 3.

What is the ranking of the President's power as Chief Executive?

Ranked 4.

What is the ranking of the President's power as Chief Economist?

Ranked 5.

What is the ranking of the President's power as Chief of Party?

Not ranked.

What is the ranking of the President's power as Chief of State?

Not ranked.

What is the ranking of the President's power as Chief Citizen?

Not ranked.