Powers an Roles of the President p. 164-166 6.2 notes Powers an Roles of the President p. 164-166
Chief Executive 1. Propose Laws 2. Deliver the State of the Union Address
3. Sends a Budget proposal to Congress 4. Has the power to veto bills
Commander in Chief 1. Head of U.S. armed forces, and sends troops where danger threatens 2. Has final say in planning how a war is to be fought
Foreign Policy Leader Head of U.S. foreign policy Appoints ambassadors Makes treaties (with consent of Senate)
Judicial Powers Appoints federal judges Grants Pardons, Reprieves, and commutations
What was the War Powers Resolution of 1973? Limits the power of the president in the length of time troops can be sent abroad without congressional approval.
On your own, copy answer the following questions: 1. What different military powers do the president and Congress have? 2. What are some of the judicial powers held by the president? 3. how can the president influence legislation, the military , and foreign policy? 4. What is the difference between a pardon and commutation?