The Seven Hats of the President!

The Seven Hats of the President! A look at US Presidential roles

Chief Executive Chief Diplomat Chief of State Commander in Chief Legislative Leader Judicial Leader Political Party Leader Presidential “HATS”

Chief Executive As Chief Executive, it is the job of the President to: • Carry out the nation’s laws • Issue executive orders • Appoint cabinet members and other officials

Chief Executive Demonstrating the role of Chief Executive George Washington appointed the first cabinet which included Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson who often fought with each other.

Chief Diplomat As Chief Diplomat, the President: • Deals with foreign nations • Appoints ambassadors • Makes treaties or peace agreements

As Chief Diplomat, Thomas Jefferson arranged the Louisiana Purchase with Napoleon of France. This doubled the size of the United States. Louisiana Purchase signed in 1803.

Chief of State • Formally greets head of state • Entertains in state dinners • Performs ceremonial duties

Commander in Chief As Commander in Chief, the President: • Has final authority over all military matters.

Commander in Chief After the attack at Pearl Harbor President Franklin Roosevelt asked Congress for a Declaration of War against Japan.

Legislative Leader As Legislative Leader, the President: • Proposes new legislation or new laws • Prepares the federal budget • Approves or vetoes bills that become laws

Proving to be a Legislative Leader, Jefferson signed into law the bill that banned the importation of slaves beginning January 1, 1808.

Judicial Leader As Judicial Leader, the President: • Appoints judges to the Supreme Court and other federal courts • Can issue pardons

Judicial Leader Why don’t they like me?! • George Bush has appointed two Supreme Court Justices during his administration. • Harriet Miers was one of his first picks, but the Senate would not have approved her so Samuel Alito was appointed instead. Sam’s my man.

Political Party Leader As Political Party Leader, the President: • Supports party members in election campaigns • Helps unify the members of the party and give it direction

Political Party Leader I know how to party!

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE On the following slides, choose the best answer. GOOD LUCK!

The president carries out the nation’s laws when acting as Chief Executive. TRUE FALSE

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As Chief Diplomat, the president has no role in making peace treaties with other nations. TRUE FALSE

The president represents the whole world when acting as Chief of State. TRUE FALSE

The president has final authority over all military matters when leading the role of Commander in Chief. TRUE FALSE

As Legislative Leader, the president proposes new laws. TRUE FALSE

As Judicial Leader, the president can not appoint Supreme Court Justices. TRUE FALSE

The president’s duty as Political Party Leader is to support their political party. TRUE FALSE

CONGRATULATIONS You have completed this short test. Now turn your answers into your teacher. If you are still unsure about the roles of the Presidents, simply play this presentation again. When you are done, follow your teacher’s instructions.

The Seven Hats of the President!