Roles of the President

The Roles of the President

Open Ended

Before we start, can you remember the seven roles of the President? Write as many as you can remember!

The president is the

​ceremonial head of our country. They meet foreign officials and participate in national events.

Chief of State

Multiple Choice

Which role of the president has them be the ceremonial head of the United States?

• Chief of Party

• Chief of State

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Executive

In this role the president enforces the laws and appoints cabinet members and federal judges.

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​Chief Executive

Multiple Choice

Which scenario is an example of the president acting as the Chief Executive?

• Appointing cabinet members, federal judges, and executive branch workers

• Meeting foreign leaders

• Campaigning for political party members

• Being a role model for all Americans

The president is the agenda-maker. They propose legislation, give the State of the Union, sign and veto bills.

​Chief Legislator

Multiple Choice

President Ford is giving the State of the Union address to Congress. What role of the president does this fulfill?

• Chief of State

• Chief Citizen

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Legislator

The president defends the country and keeps us safe as the commander of the armed forces (army, navy, air force, marines, space force...)

​Commander in Chief

Multiple Choice

The president cannot declare war, but he can send troops overseas temporarily. The role being used is...

• Chief Executive

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief Citizen

The president makes foreign policy decisions, makes treaties, and meets with leaders of other countries

Chief Diplomat

Multiple Choice

When President Bill Clinton helped create a peace treaty between Israel and Palestine, he was acting in what presidential role?

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief of State

• Chief Executive

• Chief Legislator

The president is the leader of their political party, helping to shape the party platform and campaigning for party members running for office.

Chief of Party

Multiple Choice

Which scenario is an example of the president acting as the Chief of Party?

• meeting with the Prime Minister of England

• signing a treaty with Mexico

• choosing a replacement Supreme Court Justice

• helping to raise money for their political party

The president is a role model and representative for all Americans

Chief Citizen

Multiple Choice

What is an example of the president as Chief Citizen?

• volunteering in a soup kitchen

• presenting the presidential medal of honor

• vetoing a bill

• being the commander of the navy