What does the President do? The Executive Branch What does the President do?
Chief Executive Enforce the laws Appoint judges, diplomats, & high ranking government officials (with Senates confirmation) Remove appointed officials from office within the executive branch Oversees the bureaucracy of the executive branch
Commander-in-Chief In charge of the military Makes final decision on all military maneuvers Powers as Commander-in-Chief are stronger in times of war
Chief Diplomat Negotiates treaties Extend or withdraw diplomatic recognition of a country
Chief Legislator Recommend legislation to Congress Veto potential laws
Chief of State Symbol of all people of the United States of America
Judicial Powers Power to pardon criminals, grant amnesty, and reprieves
Head of the Party The President is also the head of his political party. THIS IS NOT MENTIONED IN THE CONSTITUTION No political parties had developed
That’s not all folks…. Executive Branch