Carrys Out the nations laws Helped by hisher Cabinet Executive Order rule or command that has the force of law Pardon forgiving someone of committing a crime Reprieve delaying someones punishment until another court can hear the case ID: 184933
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Chief Executive
Carry’s Out the nations laws
Helped by his/her Cabinet
Executive Order
: rule or command that has the force of law
Pardon:
forgiving someone of committing a crime
Reprieve:
delaying someone’s punishment until another court can hear the case
Amnesty:
pardon for a group of people Slide2
Chief Diplomat
Directs foreign policy (our relationship with other countries)Slide3
Commander in Chief
Head of the country’s armed forces (military)
War Powers Act
: the president can send troops into battle. Must tell congress 48 hours before hand and the troops must come home after 60 days Slide4
Legislative Leader
Propose legislation (help come up with ideas for laws)
Veto:
reject a bill
Pocket Veto
: neither signing or openly rejecting a bill. After sitting on the President’s desk for 10 days the bill is sent back to Congress and it may or may not become a law Slide5
Head of State
Acts as a symbol for America. This position is typically ceremonial and used for good will missionsSlide6
Economic Leader
Creates a national budget and helps improve the country’s economy. Deals with issues like minimum wage and unemployment Slide7
Party Leader
Head of whatever political party he/she belongs to. Helps raise funds and awareness for their political party