Stations activity

 “Is it really possible to wear seven hats at the same time?”  Bellringer: ◦ Think of at least one example where the roles of the president might conflict…or ◦ Why would ANYONE want to be president? ◦ Be PREPARED to share your thoughts!  (visit with a classmate for ideas if you are having trouble thinking of something!)

 What’s the difference between “Head of State” and “Chief Executive”?  Draw a picture/cartoon/symbol of the president as the head of state

 Give an example of the president's role as the chief executive:

 Name the 4 tools-which one is most important? ◦ Executive orders ◦ Presidential appointments ◦ Removal of officials ◦ Impoundment  Reprieve=postponement  Pardon=release from punishment  Amnesty=group pardon/release from punishment

 Where does the president set the legislative agenda?  How can the president influence legislation (list at least 3 ways)

 Describe how the president prepares the federal budget: ◦ Council of Economic Advisors (helps create report) ◦ Supervises the work ◦ Works with budget officials? ◦ What gets cut? ◦ What gets supported? ◦ What will the size of the budget be? ◦ What about the deficit?

 Explain how being the leader of the party can conflict with the president's other roles.

 How does access to CIA and NSC information give the president the "upper hand" in the direction of foreign policy?  What’s the difference between a treaty and an executive agreement?

 List 3 different examples when a president exercised his power as commander in chief  List at least 3 presidents with past military experience: