What “hats” does the president wear?

1. What “hats” does the president wear?

2. AGENDANovember 21/22, 2013 Today’s topics U.S. Constitutional Analysis — Article II Powers & Roles of the President Administrative Study Guides…a cautionary note Portfolio Evaluation Guide Homework Portfolios due: Nov. 26/27

3. Portfolio Evaluation Guide

4. Learning Goals What are the most and least important ROLES of the President? What are the most important POWERS of the president? • Are those POWERS Constitutional, statutory or political? What are the most important LIMITS on the president’s powers? • Are those LIMITS Constitutional, statutory or political?

5. Powers & Roles of the President Article II of the US Constitution Roles of the President • Head of State / Chief Diplomat • Chief Executive / Administrator • Commander-in-Chief • Chief Legislator • Judicial Leader • Chief of Party

6. Roles of the President: Chief Executive / Administrator What role is illustrated in this news story? http://youtu.be/4HId3EaWTq4 Chief Executive / Administrator: In this role the President is acting as the administrative head of the government. These duties include meeting with the cabinet, issuing executive orders and appointing heads of departments and other government officials. Executive Orders: Executive orders are not law (only Congress makes laws), but they are legally binding orders given by the President, acting as the head of the Executive Branch, to Federal Administrative Agencies. Executive Orders are generally used to direct federal agencies and officials in their execution of Congressionally established laws or policies.

7. Chief Executive / Administrator

8. Roles of the President: Head of State / Chief Diplomat What role is shown in this video? http://youtu.be/F5DS0yXc48A Head of State: The President is the ceremonial head of the United States, speaking to the nation on topics of interest, meeting with important officials, and welcoming Heads of State from other countries. Chief Diplomat: In this role the President is negotiating on behalf of the United States with foreign governments. The President can appoint ambassadors, make treaties, and support or oppose the actions of other nations.

9. Head of State / Chief Diplomat

10. Roles of the President: Judicial Leader What role is illustrated in this video?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7OXg9CZQt0 Judicial Leader: The President appoints federal judges, including all members of the Supreme Court, and may also grant reprieves and pardons for federal crimes.

11. Judicial Leader

12. Roles of the President: Commander-in-Chief What role is illustrated in this clip? http://youtu.be/T5fOq9PYp8A Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces: The President is the civilian head of the military and can order troops into battle or send them overseas.

13. Commander-in-Chief

14. Roles of the President: Chief Legislator What role is illustrated in this news story?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q5YMXsl9tE Legislative Leader: The President recommends legislation to Congress and signs bills. The President can also veto (or threaten to veto) bills he opposes.

15. Chief Legislator

16. Roles of the President: Chief of Party What role is illustrated in this video?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iylgBF3KTQA Chief of Party: The President can reward those who are loyal to the political party with jobs and support other candidates for public office.

17. Chief of Party

18. Homework Before you leave • Pick up your belongings • Straighten up your area Homework • Complete: Powers & Roles of the President • Portfolios due: Nov. 26/27