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? He is called the Chief Executive because of his role of executing the nation’s laws. Section 2:Powers and Roles of the President
Legislative leader Recommends laws to Congress Recommends laws to Congress State of the Union Address sets forth policies and programs State of the Union Address sets forth policies and programs Sends budget messages to Congress Sends budget messages to Congress Veto power Veto power
Commander in Chief (military power) Head of the armed forces Head of the armed forces All military officers take orders from the president All military officers take orders from the president Can send troops where danger threatens without a declaration of war Can send troops where danger threatens without a declaration of war The War Powers Act (1973) The War Powers Act (1973) Requires all troops sent abroad by the president be recalled within 60 days unless approved by Congress. Requires all troops sent abroad by the president be recalled within 60 days unless approved by Congress.
The Members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: Position Name of current officeholder Service Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff AdmiralAdmiral Michael MullenMichael Mullen United States Navy Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff GeneralGeneral James CartwrightJames Cartwright United States Marine Corps Chief of Staff of the ArmyGeneralGeneral Martin E. DempseyMartin E. Dempsey United States Army Commandant of the Marine Corps GeneralGeneral James F. AmosJames F. Amos United States Marine Corps Chief of Naval OperationsAdmiralAdmiral Gary RougheadGary Roughead United States Navy Chief of Staff of the Air ForceGeneralGeneral Norton A. SchwartzNorton A. Schwartz United States Air Force
Foreign Policy leader: the nation’s plan for dealing with other nations of the world Appoints officials to represent the US in foreign nations Appoints officials to represent the US in foreign nations Meets with foreign leaders Meets with foreign leaders Makes treaties (written agreements Makes treaties (written agreements Senate must approve by 2/3 vote Senate must approve by 2/3 vote Serves as chief diplomat Serves as chief diplomat Diplomacy : the art of dealing with foreign governments Diplomacy : the art of dealing with foreign governments Builds international friendships, security, and promote US interests Builds international friendships, security, and promote US interests Often communicates with foreign leaders through diplomatic notes ; written communications Often communicates with foreign leaders through diplomatic notes ; written communications
Judicial Powers Appoints federal judges Appoints federal judges Must be approved by the Senate Must be approved by the Senate Grants reprieves Grants reprieves Postpones the carrying out of a person’s sentence Postpones the carrying out of a person’s sentence Grants commutation Grants commutation Makes a sentence less severe Makes a sentence less severe Grants pardons Grants pardons Forgives and frees a person convicted of a crime Forgives and frees a person convicted of a crime
Other Presidential Roles Chief of state Chief of state Symbol of the US and its people Symbol of the US and its people Greets foreign leaders and performs ceremonial duties Greets foreign leaders and performs ceremonial duties Political party leader Political party leader Raises money Raises money Helps other candidates win! Helps other candidates win!
Presidential daily life Meets with… Meets with… Advisers, congressional leaders, party leaders, members of the cabinet, press, etc. Advisers, congressional leaders, party leaders, members of the cabinet, press, etc. Must stay informed Must stay informed How much does a loaf of bread cost? How much does a loaf of bread cost?