1. JobDescription Examples 2B Chief Executive Commander and Chief Head of Political Party Chief Legislator Chief Diplomat Head of State Economic Guardian

2. Chief Executive DescriptionExamples Empowered to administer the laws and affairs of the nation His agencies have responsibility and authority to carry out the laws “boss” for the government workers in the executive branch -appoint someone to serve as the head of the CIA -holding cabinet meeting to discuss government business -Reading FBI reports on the state of national security

3. Commander and Chief DescriptionExamples In charge of all armed forces (all branches) All military leaders report to and take orders from the president Decides where troops stationed, ships will be sent, and how weapons are used -inspecting Navy yard -deciding in wartime whether or not to bomb foreign cities -calling out National Guard to stop/control a riot

4. Head of Political Party DescriptionExamples Leader of his or her political party Helps members of his/her party get elected Campaign for people who support his policies Campaign for reelection with party support at the end of first term -Choosing leading party members to serve in Cabinet -Traveling to speak at Campaign rallies for Senate candidates

5. Chief Legislator DescriptionExamples voice ideas and opinions to Congress while they draft legislation Influence Congress is law making (Congress makes the laws, not President) -Signing or vetoing bill passed by Congress -Working to get House and Senate votes for bill to be passed in both houses -Making speeches in Congress

6. Chief Diplomat DescriptionExamples makes foreign policy of U.S. Interacts with leaders of other nations Develops foreign policy with other nations Sends diplomats ambassadors to foreign governments -Traveling to London to meet with British Leaders -Working with Middle East Leaders on peace agreements -Entertaining Japanese Diplomats at the white house

7. Head of State DescriptionExamples Represents the US at public events Ceremonial role that allows the President to promote/convey/represent American values Living symbol of the nation -Awarding medals to students receiving honors -Congratulating astronauts -Greeting visitors at the White House -Giving speech on July 4 th

8. Economic Guardian DescriptionExamples Prepares the nation’s budget Monitor economic issues Help confront economic problems and work with Congress in doing so -Meeting with economic advisors to address causes of unemployment -Work with congress to pass a stimulus bill -Prepare and submit a budget to Congress