Chapter 9 Section 2 As Head of State
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Chapter 9 Section 2
As Head of State, the President l Represents the nation at ceremonial functions. l Is considered more than a politician, but rather a symbol of the entire United States.
As Chief Executive, the President l Heads the 2 million person executive branch l Influences how laws are executed through executive orders, presidential appointments, removal of appointed officials, and impoundment. l Grant pardons, reprieves, or amnesty
As Chief Legislator, the President l Proposes legislation to Congress, usually in the State of the Union Address l Must work harder for congressional support when Congress is controlled by the oppositions party l May use political favors to gain congressional support l Has the threat of veto in influence Congress
As Economic Planner, the President l Has gained important economic powers since the New Deal l Promotes high employment, production, and purchasing power l Is required to prepare the federal budget each year
As Party Leader, the President l Helps raise party funds and plan campaign strategies l Use political patronage to appoint party members to government jobs.
As Chief Diplomat, the President Directs foreign policy and oversees foreign affairs information agencies. l Has sole power to make treaties, with Senate approval l May make, without congressional approval, executive agreement having the force of treaties with foreign nations l Has the sole power to recognize foreign governments. l
As Commander in Chief, the President l Shares with Congress the power to wage war l Makes key military policy decisions l Supports war efforts on the home front during wars l May use the armed forces to end disorder or give aid in natural disasters.