1. The President’s Powers and Roles
Chapter 6.2
ES: Explicitly assess information and draw conclusions

2. Our president earns a salary of $430,000 per year
Our president earns a salary of $430,000 per year. Does our president deserve to earn this much money?

3. Presidential Powers
The president is the most powerful public official in the United States. Duties include:
Enforce Laws
Veto Bills
Call Congress into special session
Commander in Chief
Receives Ambassadors
Makes treaties
Appoints top government officials (cabinet, ambassadors, judges) with Senate approval
Pardon people convicted of federal crimes
Issues a “State of the Union” speech every year

4. Chief Executive The President is the executive of… 15 Departments
3 million workers
The President can also issue…
Executive orders – _____________________
Pardon - ______________________
Reprieve – _____________________
Amnesty – _______________________

5. Matthew Barzun (England)
Chief Diplomat
The president leads foreign policy for the US
The president names individuals to be ambassadors
Qualifications:
Harvard College
Founded CNET Internet Company
Worked on Obama’s 2008 campaign
Previously ambassador to Sweden
Matthew Barzun (England)

6. Head of State Greets important dignitaries
Represents America at important ceremonies: Memorial Day, Olympics, royal weddings, summits

7. Commander in Chief
War: Congress declares war but the president ORDERS troops into battle
The army, navy, air force, marines, and coast guard follow the orders of the president
Congress has declared war 5 times
War Powers Act: The president must let Congress know when he has dispatched troops and they must be brought home within 60 days, unless they declare war

8. Legislative Leader The president can propose a new law
The president will lobby for the law by making speeches and meeting with key senators and representatives

9. Economic Leader Plans the federal government’s budget
Tries to help the economy prosper –we have a mixed economy - we have private companies, but some government regulation
The unemployment rate is a primary concern for the president. It’s currently at 7.5%.

10. Party Leader
Leader of the political party. The president will give speeches to help others get elected to office
The president also helps the party to raise money

11. Does the president deserve $430,000.00?
Tim Cook (Apple) – 378 million
Rex Tilerson (Exxon) – 25 million
John Stumpf (Wells Fargo) – 19 million
Gregg Steinhefel (Target) – 20.5 million
Warren Buffet (BH) – 491,925 thousand
Source: CNN Money

12. Research Roles of President        
Directions: Use the ipad to locate accredited website to find an article that shows our president in one of the roles. Search “Obama” and make sure its current:
Summarize the article
Explain role
Explain behavior.