1. UNIT IV – Legislative and Executive Branches
Executive Powers
UNIT IV – Legislative and Executive Branches

2. PRESIDENT

3. ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT CHIEF DIPLOMAT HEAD OF STATE
Directs foreign policy for the nation
Examples
Travel to another country to meet with leaders
Entertain foreign leaders in the White House
Acts as the symbol for our nation; carries out ceremonial duties
Examples
Lighting the national Christmas tree
Awarding medals

4. ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT ECONOMIC LEADER PARTY LEADER
Tries to help economy prosper
Examples
Meet with advisors to discuss lowering unemployment
Help to create budget
Acts as the leader of his political party
Examples
Speaks at a rally for a fellow party member
Helps other party members raise money for campaigns

5. ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT LEGISLATIVE LEADER COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF
Works with Congress to get new legislation passed
Examples
Makes a speech to gain support for a bill
Signs a bill into law
Is head of the military
Examples
Sends troops into battle
Decides to bomb an enemy

6. ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Acts as the CEO or boss of the country to enforce laws and appoint individuals to positions
Examples
Grants a pardon (forgives) a person convicted of a crime
Holds a cabinet meeting
Creates an executive order

7. Limits on Power Cannot violate the U.S. Constitution
Cannot declare war
Appointments must be approved by the Senate
Cannot sign treaties w/o Senate approval
Congress can override a veto

8. GOVERNOR

9. POWERS OF THE GOVERNOR Chief Executive of NC
Appoints officials, heads Council of State, grants pardons
Commander-in-Chief of state militia (NC National Guard)
Can send in troops when a crisis or disaster occurs
Legislative Leader
Sign bills into laws, encourages legislation
Economic Leader
Prepares state budget
Head of State
Symbol/figure head for NC, gives medals, ceremonies

10. LIMITS ON THE GOVERNOR Cannot violate U.S. or NC Constitutions
Must give up control of state militia if U.S. calls on them
Appointments must be approved
General Assembly can override a veto

11. MAYOR/CITY MANAGER

12. LOCAL EXECUTIVES (Concord specific)
MAYOR
CITY MANAGER
Weak mayor
Performs ceremonial duties
Symbol for the city
Runs city council meetings
CEO/boss of the city
Implements policies created by city council
Coordinates city departments
Proposes city budget