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The Roles of the President

The Roles of the President. The President: Some Facts. Elected to a four-year term by the people who elect electors. The slate of electors make up the Electoral College The 22nd Amendment places a term limit on the Presidency. Must be 35, 14 year resident, and a natural-born citizen.

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The Roles of the President

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  1. The Roles of the President

  2. The President: Some Facts • Elected to a four-year term by the people who elect electors. • The slate of electors make up the Electoral College • The 22nd Amendment places a term limit on the Presidency. • Must be 35, 14 year resident, and a natural-born citizen.

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

  4. Role: Chief of State • Acts as example for and symbol of the United States • Represents America at special occasions and ceremonies. • The Queen of England, for example, is a head of state. • Awarding medals and speechmaking are examples of this role.

  5. Role: Chief Executive • Acts as boss of federal government workers in 15 executive departments. • These departments help the President carry out, enforce, and execute the law. • The president chooses cabinet members to advise and assist him. • Example: Holding cabinet meetings and appointing federal officials.

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

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

  8. Role: Commander-In-Chief • In charge of US Armed Forces. • President decides where armed forces are to be stationed and which weapons to be used. • Secretary of Defense is under President. (Robert Gates) • Chairman of the Joint Chiefs is the top military commander under President. (Mike Mullen)

  9. Role: Chief Legislator • Congress has the power to make laws. • President can propose laws and must sign bills into law. • He often calls members of Congress to lobby for his agenda. • Presents his agenda to Congress annually in the State of the Union Address.

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

  11. Role: Chief of the Party • Presidents help members of his party get elected or appointed to office. • He makes campaign speeches needed for re-election. • Head of fund-raising for the party.

  12. Chief Guardian of the Economy • Monitors • unemployment, • Inflation, taxation, business, and general welfare of the nation. • He does not control the economy, but he gets credit if it goes well and the blame if the economy isn’t doing well.

  13. The Presidency • Why do you think it is the most visible part of the American political system? • Does the President really serve the needs of the American people? • How does the office of the Presidency actually help the American people?

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