Chapter 6 The Executive Branch American Civics 11/12/2018 Chapter 6 The Executive Branch Section 1: The Presidency Section 2: Powers and Roles of the President Section 3: Executive Departments and the Cabinet Section 4: Independent Agencies and Regulatory Commissions Chapter 6

Section 2: Powers and Roles of the President The Main Idea The powers and roles of the U.S. president affect not only the citizens of the United States but also people throughout the world. Reading Focus What are some of the leadership roles of the president? What powers does the president have?

The President and the Legislative Process Section 2: Powers and Roles of the President The President and the Legislative Process Recommends laws to Congress in speeches, writing, or through State of the Union Address Sends Congress an economic message Influences legislation with veto power

Congress and the Commander in Chief Section 2: Powers and Roles of the President Congress and the Commander in Chief Only Congress can declare war. The president has the power to send troops into foreign lands. 1973—War Powers Resolution: requires troops to be recalled within 60 days unless approved by Congress to stay longer

President’s duties as foreign-policy leader and chief of state: Section 2: Powers and Roles of the President President’s duties as foreign-policy leader and chief of state: Appoints officials to represent the United States abroad Travels to foreign nations to meet with leaders and representatives of other countries Serves as the nation’s chief diplomat and assumes final responsibility for treaties Symbolizes the United States and its people Performs ceremonial duties

Important Amendments 22nd Amendment - 1951 25th Amendment – 1967 Sets a 2 term limit 25th Amendment – 1967 Congress has the power to set the order of presidential succession

SECTION 2 Question: What are the duties of the president as foreign-policy leader and chief of state? President’s Duties as Foreign Policy Leader and Chief of State  secure friendly relations with foreign governments  preserve the security of the United States  appoint officials to represent the United States in foreign countries  meet with leaders of foreign countries  travel abroad to meet with foreign leaders  assume responsibility for treaties with foreign countries