The document outlines the six main roles of the President of the United States: Commander in Chief of the military, Chief of State who represents the country, Chief Diplomat who designs foreign policy, Chief Legislator who shapes congressional agenda, Chief Judiciary who appoints judges, and Chief Executive who oversees the executive branch. As Commander in Chief, the President controls military forces but Congress declares war. As Chief of State, the President represents the people during times of crisis or celebration.

1. ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT
KATIE DUNN

2. COMMANDER IN CHIEF:
Controls the nations military forces.
May send troops anywhere he
pleases but only Congress can
officially declare war.

3. CHIEF OF STATE:
“The representative of all the people”
The president represents the United States of
America. This means he consoles the people
during times of crisis (9/11, Sandy Hook, etc.) and
he celebrates with the people during good times
(throwing the first pitch of the baseball season)

4. CHIEF DIPLOMAT:
The President designs the foreign policy for our
country. This means he meets with leaders of
other countries as the spokesman for the United
States.

5. CHIEF LEGISLATOR:
The President is expected to shape the
congressional agenda. This means he suggests
legislation to Congress. (ex: Affordable Care Act)
Usually when the President gives his State of the
Union address in January, he tells the country what
major legislation he is planning on passing.

6. CHIEF JUDICIARY:
The President has the power to appoint
Judges to federal judicial seats. Congress
must approve his appointments.
The President has the power to grant
pardons, and reprieves.

7. CHIEF EXECUTIVE:
The President is head of the Executive Branch.
This means the heads of executive agencies
answer directly to him- this is called the
President’s Cabinet. The Vice President is also
a member of the Cabinet.

8. CHIEF OF PARTY:
The President represents his entire
political party. So, President Obama
represents the Democratic Party. This
means everything he does reflects on the
Democratic Party. This can be good and
bad- how?
He also endorses fellow democrats, and
will be present at the DNC.