ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT                                                  

1. CHIEF LEGISLATOR

Signs and veto’s legislation Works with Congress Can write a bill but a Congressman/woman must introduce it. Can try to influence Legislation by: State of the Union Address Calling a special session of Congress Using the media to appeal to the American People

2. CHIEF OF STATE

Symbol of the United States Ceremonial head of U.S. Symbol of the United States Represents the United States at special occasions and ceremonies Meets with leaders of other countries to discuss international matters. Delivers speeches and represents U.S. at ceremonies. Awarding medals and speechmaking are examples of this role. President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush wave with Russian President Vladimir Putin and wife Lyudmila Putin from the window of Peterhof Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia May 31, 2003. They were taking part in St. Petersburg's 300th anniversary celebration.

3. CHIEF DIPLOMAT Chief spokesman for U.S. Foreign Policy Leader Directs the actions of American ambassadors Signs treaties, executive agreements, and trade agreements with leaders of other nations.

4. CHIEF EXECUTIVE Acts as boss for 15 departments that help the president carry out, enforce, and execute the laws. Chooses cabinet members to help advise and assist him.

Chief Executive continued EOP – Executive Office of the President – created by FDR in 1939. White House Office Office of Management and Budget National Security Council Help make domestic decisions that affect the US

Chief Executive continued Executive Privilege President can choose to keep information from Congress if it threatens national security Executive Orders Has the force of law without Congress approval Executive Agreement: Made by the President directly with the head of a foreign state. It has the force law but does not require the consent of the Senate and does not have to be recognized by future Presidents.

Each of Them Since Chester A. Arthur

5. PRESIDENT AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR Administration of over 2.6 million

Chief Administrator continued Federal Bureaucracy Consists of The Executive Office of the President 15 Cabinet Heads and departments All employees that work for any part of the Executive branch in any capacity 2016: $4 trillion fiscal year 2016 budget that will add more than $6 trillion to the national debt over the next 10 years

WHITE HOUSE OFFICE Chief of Staff – John Kelley He decides who sees the President He also decides what matters are brought before the President President’s Press Secretary – Sara Saunders Provides news to the media Speech writers, clerical staff and experts in certain matters.

OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET OMB Prepare President’s Proposed Budget for Congress Meets with the President to decide how much money should be allocated to each program Director Mickey Mulvaney

NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL Advise the President on national matters. Made up of: Vice President Mike Pence National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnunchin Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan *acting Joint Chiefs of Staff CIA Director

President Trump’s Cabinet

6. COMMANDER IN CHIEF Can not declare war – only Congress can give a declaration of war Can send troops any where in the U.S to keep peace within our borders. In charge of all United States military

THE WAR POWERS ACT 1973 May send military troops out of the country without Congress’ approval for 60 days, but must notify Congress within 48hrs. Limits the President's authority to declare war. Requires the president to notify Congress immediately after troops are sent into battle

                                                                                                                                   President George W. Bush greets troops during his introduction at Camp As Sayliyah in Doha, Qatar, Thursday, June 5, 2003.

April 2009 – President Obama visits troops at Camp Victory in Iraq

Roles not in the Constitution Informal

CHIEF OF PARTY

Patronage – Awarding party members with important jobs or special favors. Appear to support a candidate in his/her party In all actions tries to keep the goals of the party in mind when carrying out duties.

CHIEF CITIZEN Works for the people as their chief representative Protect the people against private interests FDR – “ The presidency is not merely an administrative office. That is the least of it. It is preeminently a place of moral leadership.”

JUDICIAL LEADER Appoints Supreme Court Justices (influences the country for many more years than he/she serves) Pardon – Forgiveness and freedom from punishment (Must be a Federal crime) Reprieve – Delay a punishment Amnesty – Group pardon Commute - Lessens the severity of a convicted person’s sentence