Hats of the President (Honors)

Commander In Chief Leader of the armed forces Can send troops anywhere for 60 days After 60 days must get Congress’s approval (War Powers Resolution of 1973)

Chief Diplomat Guides our relationship with other countries, directs Foreign Policy. Makes treaties with other countries Appoint Ambassadors NEEDS SENATE APPROVAL

Chief Legislator Helps set direction of domestic policy, proposes legislation to Congress. Initiating, suggesting, requesting, insisting, and demanding… and clashing. Gives the State of the Union address

Chief of Party Leads party, supports candidates of the same party

Chief of State Performs ceremonial duties, meets with other Heads of State. Stands as symbol of the United States

Chief Executive Administers government programs Enforces government laws Supervises government employees Executive Orders

Chief Citizen Represents the People of the United States Expected to ‘Champion’ the public interest against private interest “The presidency, is not merely an administrative office. That is the least of it, it is, pre-eminently, a place of moral leadership”; FDR

Chief Administrator Director of the Huge Executive Branch; 2.7 million civilians are directed by the President who administrators the Branch Head of the Federal Government Nominates Cabinet members and top aides, heads of Independent Agencies, and Officers in the Armed Forces. Senate must approve all appointments, some are just a Senatorial Courtesy.

Judicial Leader/Power Chooses appointments for federal judges Can pardon criminals in the federal system Senate must approve all appointments