Unit 6 Chapter 9, Section 2 Roles of the President Mr. Young American Government
Essential Question How do the presidential roles of head of state, chief diplomat, and commander in chief work together to provide leadership in foreign relations?
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Head of State Represents the nation Performs many ceremonial duties Symbol of US and its people
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Chief Executive Enforces laws passed by Congress Grant Reprieves Grant Pardons Grant Amnesty
4 Tools of Chief Executive 1. Executive orders 2. Appointments (Must have Senate Approval) 3. Remove officials they have appointed 4. Impoundment of funds
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Chief Executive
Chief Legislator Outline and Propose legislation (State of Union Address) Calls Congress to Special Sessions Veto
Checked by Congress 2/3 vote of Congress Not pass Presidential Legislation
Economic Planner Prepare National Budget Annual Economic report Congress must give money
Party Leader Political Party Leader Distribute Patronage Bi-partisan from time to time 22 nd amendment
Chief Diplomat Directs Foreign Policy Negotiates Treaties and Executive Agreements Appoints Ambassadors Recognizes Foreign Governments
Checks of Chief Diplomat Senate must approve appointments Senate must approve treaties (2/3)
Commander in Chief Civilian authority Asks for Declaration of War Troops/serious disorder in nation Congress declares war
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Essential Question How do the presidential roles of head of state, chief diplomat, and commander in chief work together to provide leadership in foreign relations?
Definition of Terms Executive orders- Rules that have the force of law Impoundment- Puts aside, refuses to spend, money Congress has given for a certain reason Reprieve- Postponement of legal punishment Pardon- Release from legal punishment
Definition of Terms Amnesty- group pardon for an offense against government Patronage- appointment to political office Treaties- formal agreement between two governments or countries Executive agreements- pacts between president and other heads of foreign govt