The Roles of the President The President Some

The Roles of the President

The President: Some Facts Elected to a four-year term by the people who electors. n Must be 35, 14 year resident and a natural born citizen. n The 22 nd Amendment places a term limit on the Presidency. n

The Two Term Precedent Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933 -1945) FDR was the only president to win more than two terms. n He led the US through the Depression and WW II. n George Washington set the precedent for the limit of two terms until the 22 nd Amendment made law in 1951 n

Role: Chief Executive Acts as boss of federal government workers in 14 executive departments. n These departments help the President carry out, enforce, or execute the law. n The president chooses cabinet members to advise and assist him. n Example: Holding cabinet meetings and appointing federal officials. n

The Chief Executive n The Offices of the Executive Branch are found in the White House and other federal buildings in Washington D. C.

Role: Commander-In-Chief In charge of US Armed Forces. n President decides where armed forces are to be stationed, weapons to be used. n Secretary of Defense under President. n Chairman of the Joint Chiefs is the top military commander under President. n

Role: Chief Diplomat Conducts foreign policy by directing the actions of American ambassadors. n Signs treaties and trade agreements with leaders of other nations. n

Role: Legislative Leader Congress has the power to make laws. n President can propose bills and must sign bills into law. n He often calls members of Congress to lobby for his agenda. n Presents his agenda to Congress in the annual State of the Union address. n

Role: Chief Legislator n President Reagan before a joint-session of Congress.

Judicial Powers President has the power to appoint Supreme Court justices and other federal judges n Power is check and balanced by the Senate n Pardon n

Other Roles Over the years the President has taken over two other roles n Party Leader n Chief of State n

Role: Party Leader Presidents help members of their party get elected or appointed to office. n They make campaign speeches needed for re-election. n Head of fund-raising for the party. n

Role: Chief of State Acts as example for and symbol of the United States n Represents America at special occasions and ceremonies. n Kings and Queens are heads of state. n Awarding medals and speechmaking are examples of this role. n