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Presidential HatsRoles of the President
Chief of State
Symbol of a NationWhen someone thinks of the American Government, the president is first to mind
Actions: Holds State dinners, engages in traditional/ ceremonial acts. (throwing out the first pitch, etc)
Chief ExecutiveHead of Executive Branch
Carry out & enforce the laws of America
Actions: Enforces laws Directs agencies/departments Issues Executive Orders
Aided By: Department of Justice, Law enforcement agencies (ATF, FBI), Regulatory agencies & commissions (FDIC, FTC, etc)
Chief Diplomat(Director of Foreign Policy)
Carries out:Foreign policy Relations with other countries
Actions: Negotiates treaties, United Nations, Forms alliances (NATO) Appoints ambassadors
Aided By: State Department, Ambassadors, Peace Corps
Commander in Chief
In command of entire US military!!
Actions: Mobilizing for war Appointing Joint Chiefs of StaffConducting a draft
Aided By: Department of Defense, Defense-related organizations (CIA, NSA)
Chief Legislator(Legislative Leader)In charge of legislative direction of the nation
Can’t propose laws, but can ask Congress
Actions: Bring attention to potential issues & laws,
Asking Congresspeople to propose
lawsPutting pressure on votes. Presenting his plan in the State of the Union Address.
Aided By: Congresspeople from own party
Chief of Party(Head of Political Party)
Leader of their political Party!!Actions: Set party agenda, Suggest party officials, Fundraise for likeminded politicians
Aided By: Party chairpersons and other party officials
Economic GuardianHelping to establish a “prosperous America” or “ruin our way of Life”Setting or proposing economic policy, taxation, business development, etc.
Actions: Proposing revenue and/or spending to helping economic development.
Help create national budget.
Public vs. Private Sector
Aided By: Just about everyone, Commerce (BLS), Labor, Energy, Transportation, etc.
2 Truths and a Lie The President gets paid to throw large parties! The President can declare war if America’s national security
is threatened! The President has the power to appoint ambassadors!
2 Truths and a Lie The President has the right to withhold certain information
from Congress, if he thinks it would endanger America No president has ever made it to the highest office without
being elected to either the Presidency or the vice-presidency The President is allowed to campaign for other candidates of
his same party running for office
2 Truths and a Lie The power of the vice-presidency has been increasing since
the early 1990’s. The president is one of the highest paid members of
American society No president has ever been elected to more than two terms
Which “hat” do you think is the most significant? Why?