1. The Executive Branch The Roles and Power of the President

2. Chief Executive Suggest Laws –“State of the Union Address” Economic Suggestions Use Veto Power –Influence Legislation Carry out Laws –Cabinet Members

3. Commander in Chief Final say in Military –All officials answer to President –Impacts strategy Send troops into action –Even w/o approval –War Powers Act (1973)

4. Chief Diplomat/Foreign Policy Diplomacy –Art of interacting w/ foreign countries Appoints officials –Representatives in foreign countries Travels abroad –Meets w/ other Diplomats Diplomatic Notes –Computerized System to talk quickly

5. Judicial Powers Appoint Judges –Approval of Senate Reprieves –Postpones sentencing Pardons –Frees convicted person of sentence Commutations –Creating less severe sentence

6. Other Roles Chief of State –Symbol of U.S. and it’s people Ceremonial Duties –Greets visitors –Awards medals –Throws 1st pitch Leads Political Party –Speaks for party members

7. War Powers Act (1973) Recall troops sent abroad within 60 days if there isn’t support from Congress. Can be made 90 to ensure safe trip home.