1. Roles of the President
GOVT Notes 4-2

2. 1. Head of State State of the Union address
Ceremonies, medals & awards

3. 2. Chief Executive Powers of appointment & removal
Senate confirms
Issues Executive Orders – order by president to enforce existing law

4. 3. Commander-in-Chief War powers (Congress declares war)
Discuss going to war, air-strikes, use of drones
Addresses national emergencies
EX: Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Oil Spills, Alien Invasion

5. 4. Chief Diplomat Power to recognize foreign leaders
Power to negotiate treaties
Senate must approve treaties
Executive Agreements: informal agreements with foreign countries

7. 5. Legislative Leader Suggests legislation (only Congress makes laws)
Works with Congress
Power of the Veto

8. 6. Judicial Leader Appoint/Nominate Federal Judges
Senate must approve choices
Power to grant pardons & reprieves (amnesty)
Forgive person for crime
Cancel punishment

9. 7. Party Leader Supports campaigns of party members
Fundraise for political party

10. 8. Economic Planner Guide government spending
President can suggest budget-making