Roles of the President
Head of State Represents the nation and performs ceremonial duties Symbolizes leadership of nation Super Bowl champions Movie Stars Lighting White House Christmas Tree
Chief Executive Sees that the laws of the nation are faithfully carried out Judicial Appointments – chooses federal judges Reprieves / Pardons – can excuse you for a federal crime
Chief Legislator Develops a Legislative Program Laws State of the Union Address Veto Power / Threat
Chief Diplomat Directs Foreign Policy Power to make Treaties Relationships / Goals with other countries and regions of the world Secretary of State Power to make Treaties
Commander In Chief Leader of the Military Makes key military decisions Send Troops Bomb Shares power with Congress
Economic Planner Stop unemployment, inflation, raise and lower taxes Social Programs Prepares / helps with budget
Head of Party Highest office for Political Parties Strengthen Political Party Fundraisers Give jobs Help get party members elected