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ROLES OF THE PRESIDENTExecutive Branch: responsible for carrying out laws passed by Congress
*Sets goals and develops policies for the nation
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CHIEF OF STATE
• Symbol & inspiring example for all Americans– Awarding metals, making speeches
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE/ADMINISTRATOR
• “Boss” for over 2.7 million government workers in executive branch
• Chooses officials and advisors to help run branch
• Limited by system of checks and balances– Appointing a person head of CIA– Holding cabinet meetings
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CHIEF DIPLOMAT
• Handles foreign policies• Makes treaties (formal agreements with
other countries) with other countries• Ambassadors: official representatives to
foreign governments• Executive Agreements: agreements
with other countries– Traveling to other countries to meet with
leaders– Entertaining foreign leaders
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COMMANDER IN CHIEF
• In charge of armed forces– Decides where to send troops, calling
out troops, how weapons will be used
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CHIEF LEGISLATOR
• Influences Congress in lawmaking• Congress has actual powers to make
laws– Invites members of Congress to lunch to
discuss issues– Signing a bill of Congress–Making speeches in Congress
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CHIEF OF PARTY
• Helps members of their political party get elected to office– Choosing leaders to serve in cabinet– Speaking on behalf of nominee
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CHIEF GUARDIAN OF THE ECONOMY
• Concerns on unemployment, high prices, taxes, general prosperty of country– Discusses ways to reduce
unemployment
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QUALIFICATIONS/TERMS
• Natural born American citizen• At least 35 years old• Resident of U.S for at least 14 years
• 2 term limit (22nd amendment)
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PAY AND BENEFIT
• Congress sets their salary• Since 2001, annual salary $400,000• $50,000 expense allowance• Living in the White House with servants,
cooks, etc• Fleet of cars, Air Force One, helicopters• Secret service for protection• $120,000 travel expense• Pension when they retire
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