1. Roles of the President

2. Head of State Represents the nation and performs ceremonial duties
Symbolizes leadership of nation
Super Bowl champions
Movie Stars
Lighting White House Christmas Tree

3. Chief Executive
Sees that the laws of the nation are faithfully carried out
Judicial Appointments – chooses federal judges
Reprieves / Pardons – can excuse you for a federal crime

4. Chief Legislator Develops a Legislative Program Laws
State of the Union Address
Veto Power / Threat

5. Chief Diplomat Directs Foreign Policy Power to make Treaties
Relationships / Goals with other countries and regions of the world
Secretary of State
Power to make Treaties

6. Commander In Chief Leader of the Military Makes key military decisions
Send Troops
Bomb
Shares power with Congress

7. Economic Planner Stop unemployment, inflation, raise and lower taxes
Social Programs
Prepares / helps with budget

8. Head of Party Highest office for Political Parties
Strengthen Political Party
Fundraisers
Give jobs
Help get party members elected