1. Now You are the President

2. ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS

3. Chief Guardian of the Economy ßImplements policies that deal with unemployment, minimum wage, taxes and prices. ßEncourages business growth

4. President Obama Announces Payroll Tax Reduction

5. Chief Executive ßIn charge of the government like a boss of a business ßEnforces laws and appoints leaders of agencies and departments.

6. Executive Orders: Rules by the president that have the force of Law Reprieve: Postponement of legal judgment Pardon: Release from legal judgment Amnesty: Group pardon to people for an offense against the government.

7. Chief Diplomat ßRepresents America to foreign countries. ßAppoints Ambassadors ßSigns Treaties ßCreates U.S. Foreign policy The President with Afghan President Hamid Karzai

8. President Bush meets with Saudi leader Prince Abdulla Executive Agreements Executive Agreements: Pact between foreign heads of government. Binding just like a treaty but do not need Senatorial approval.

9. Camp David Accords

10. Commander-in-Chief ßThe President is the head of the military. ßThis includes: ßArmy ßNavy ßAir Force ßMarines Corp ßCoast Guard President Obama visits the troops in Afghanistan

11. War Powers Act War Powers Act (1973)- Prevents presidents from committing troops to combat for more than 60 days without congressional approval.

12. Chief Legislator ßSigns and Vetos Bills ßWorks with Congress to create laws. ßWrites the budget that determines government spending. President Bush signs the “No Child Left Behind” Bill that effects education. President Bush vetoed 12 bills all in his 2 nd Term

13. President Meets with Congressional Leaders

14. Head of Party ßLeader of Political Party ßHelps others in his party to win office ßAppoints party members to leadership positions President Bush hired all Republicans to serve on his White House staff. Political Patronage Rewards for people who supported the president during an election

16. Chief of State ßThe President is the living symbol of the U.S.A. ßCelebrates special occasions ßPresident entertains at the White House President helps to remember September llth.

17. President’s Set Trends