1. ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT
                        
                        

2. 1. CHIEF LEGISLATOR

3. Signs and veto’s legislation
Works with Congress
Can write a bill but a Congressman/woman must introduce it.
Can try to influence Legislation by:
State of the Union Address
Calling a special session of Congress
Using the media to appeal to the American People

4. 2. CHIEF OF STATE

5. Symbol of the United States
Ceremonial head of U.S.
Symbol of the United States
Represents the United States at special occasions and ceremonies
Meets with leaders of other countries to discuss international matters.
Delivers speeches and represents U.S. at ceremonies.
Awarding medals and speechmaking
are examples of this role.
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush wave with Russian President Vladimir Putin and wife Lyudmila Putin from the window of Peterhof Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia May 31, They were taking part in St. Petersburg's 300th anniversary celebration.

6. 3. CHIEF DIPLOMAT Chief spokesman for U.S. Foreign Policy Leader
Directs the actions of American ambassadors
Signs treaties, executive agreements, and trade agreements with leaders of other nations.

7. 4. CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Acts as boss for 15 departments that help the president carry out, enforce, and execute the laws.
Chooses cabinet members to help advise and assist him.

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EOP – Executive Office of the President – created by FDR in 1939.
White House Office
Office of Management and Budget
National Security Council
Help make domestic decisions that affect the US

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Executive Privilege
President can choose to keep information from Congress if it threatens national security
Executive Orders
Has the force of law without Congress approval
Executive Agreement: Made by the President directly with the head of a foreign state. It has the force law but does not require the consent of the Senate and does not have to be recognized by future Presidents.

11. Each of Them Since Chester A. Arthur

12. 5. PRESIDENT AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR
Administration of over 2.6 million

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Federal Bureaucracy
Consists of
The Executive Office of the President
15 Cabinet Heads and departments
All employees that work for any part of the Executive branch in any capacity
2016: $4 trillion fiscal year 2016 budget that will add more than $6 trillion to the national debt over the next 10 years

14. WHITE HOUSE OFFICE Chief of Staff – John Kelley
He decides who sees the President
He also decides what matters are brought before the President
President’s Press Secretary – Sara Saunders
Provides news to the media
Speech writers, clerical staff and experts in certain matters.

15. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET OMB
Prepare President’s Proposed Budget for Congress
Meets with the President to decide how much money should be allocated to each program
Director Mickey Mulvaney

16. NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
Advise the President on national matters.
Made up of:
Vice President Mike Pence
National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnunchin
Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan *acting
Joint Chiefs of Staff
CIA Director

17. President Trump’s Cabinet

18. 6. COMMANDER IN CHIEF
Can not declare war – only Congress can give a declaration of war
Can send troops any where in the U.S to keep peace within our borders.
In charge of all United States military

19. THE WAR POWERS ACT
1973
May send military troops out of the country without Congress’ approval for 60 days, but must notify Congress within 48hrs.
Limits the President's authority to declare war.
Requires the president to notify Congress immediately after troops are sent into battle

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President George W. Bush greets troops during his introduction at Camp As Sayliyah in Doha, Qatar, Thursday, June 5, 2003.

21. April 2009 – President Obama visits troops at Camp Victory in Iraq

22. Roles not in the Constitution
Informal

23. CHIEF OF PARTY

24. Patronage – Awarding party members with important jobs or special favors.
Appear to support a candidate in his/her party
In all actions tries to keep the goals of the party in mind when carrying out duties.

25. CHIEF CITIZEN Works for the people as their chief representative
Protect the people against private interests
FDR – “ The presidency is not merely an administrative office. That is the least of it. It is preeminently a place of moral leadership.”

26. JUDICIAL LEADER
Appoints Supreme Court Justices (influences the country for many more years than he/she serves)
Pardon – Forgiveness and freedom from punishment (Must be a Federal crime)
Reprieve – Delay a punishment
Amnesty – Group pardon
Commute - Lessens the
severity of a convicted
person’s sentence