Roles of the President The President of the United States has a very demanding job The Constitution outlines many of the duties of a president but modern society and technology have also changed and expanded the expectations placed on a president in some ways ID: 1003177
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1. Roles of the PresidentSSCG12 - The student will analyze the various roles played by the President of the United States; include Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, chief executive, chief agenda setter, representative of the nation, chief of state, foreign policy leader, and party leader.
2. Roles of the PresidentThe President of the United States has a very demanding job. The Constitution outlines many of the duties of a president, but modern society and technology have also changed and expanded the expectations placed on a president in some ways. These are seven of the major areas of responsibility that presidents manage.
3. Chief of StateInspiring example to the American peopleCelebrates special occasions, national holidaysLiving symbol of the nationExamples of this role:Greeting official visitors to the White HouseLaying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown SoldierHosting championship sports teams in the White House
4. Chief ExecutiveDetermines how laws will be enforcedThe “boss” of millions of workers in the Executive BranchNominates advisors to help run the Executive BranchExamples of this role:Appointing the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)Holding a Cabinet meeting to discuss government businessSigning Executive Orders on how to carry out laws of the U.S.
5. Chief DiplomatDetermines what kinds of relationships the country will have with other countriesMakes foreign policyExamples of this roles:Nominates ambassadors for the U.S. to other countriesMakes a speech at the United NationsTravels to London to meet with British leadersNegotiates a peace treaty
6. Commander in ChiefIn charge of the military forces of the U.S.Determines where troops will be stationed and ships will be sent, and how weapons should be usedExamples of this role:Commissioning a new naval shipDeciding, in wartime, whether to bomb foreign citiesCalling troops to quell a riot at the request of a state
7. Chief Agenda Setter (Chief Legislator)Suggests laws for Congress to passVeto bills passed by Congress that they don’t favorExamples of this role:Inviting members of Congress to meetings in the White HouseSigning a bill passed by CongressMaking the State of the Union speech in Congress each year
8. Chief of PartyHelps members of their political party to get elected or appointed to officeCampaigns for party members who support his or her policiesExamples of this role:Choosing leading party members to be advisors in the CabinetTravelling to California to speak at a rally for a party nominee to the U.S. Senate
9. Chief EconomistConcerned about things such as unemployment, high prices, taxes, business, and the prosperity of the countryDoes not control the economy but supports policies that help it run smoothlyExamples of this role:Meeting with economic advisors to discuss ways to reduce unemploymentMeeting with business and labor leaders to discuss trade policies