Presidental Roles

Presidential Roles

I.

President’s Job Description - 8 Roles


A. Chief of State

B. Chief Executive

• Symbolic leader of the country / Face of the nation

• Runs the federal government - enforcing laws passed by Congress.

• The Businss side of it.

C. Chief Diplomat

D. Commander-in-Chief

• Represent the US with foreign affairs

• Negotiations and relationships with other countries

• Set tone for foreign policy

• Make treaties

• Authority over the military

• DEploy troops

• Manage national defence

• Directs the militarty

E. Chief Legislator

F. Chief Administrator

• CEO of Federal govt

• Make sure agencies are doing their jobs and thing s are running smoothly

• Make sure govt is working effectively for the people

• Influence legislative matters

• Propose bills

• Suggest laws

• Sign bills into laws/veto them

G. Chief of Party

H. Chief Citizen
A role model ?

• Leader of their political party (Dem/REpublican)

• Unite party to common goals

• Support party members in elections

​Act in the best interest of the people and be a moral leader (honesty, integrity, responsibility)

25th Amendment

• If the President can't serve (illness, death, etc) - the VP takes over!

  • Then Speaker of House, Pres Pro Tempore, etc.....

II. Terms & Eligibility

IMPORTANT: 22nd Amendment (1951) -
**Only serve as President for 2 Terms!

• two full terms

• maximum of 10 years

• 35 years old

• natural born citizen

• reside in U.S. for at least 14 years

• unofficial requirements more important to voters

​Article II

Outlines the qualifications of the President's job

Multiple Choice

Which amendment says that the VP gets the job if the President can't perform?

• 22

• 25

• 17

Multiple Choice

Which article of the Constitution outlines the qualifications of the President?

• II

• I

• III

Multiple Choice

Who can impeach the president?

By how many votes?

• HoR

  2/3

• HoR

  Majority

• SEnate

  majority

• SEnate

  2/3

Multiple Choice

T or F. The President has one job, just run the country

• F

• T

Multiple Choice

The President's job as Chief of State is

• To be the symbolic leader of the country

• To run the governemnt by enforcing lass passed by congress and over see the Executive BRanch

• Build relationships with other foreign leaders

• Direct military operations

• Propose bills, suggest laws and push for policies.

Multiple Choice

The President's job as Chief Diplomat is

• To be the symbolic leader of the country

• To run the governemnt by enforcing lass passed by congress and over see the Executive BRanch

• Build relationships with other foreign leaders

• Direct military operations

• Propose bills, suggest laws and push for policies.

Multiple Choice

The President's job as Chief Executive is

• To be the symbolic leader of the country

• To run the governemnt by enforcing lass passed by congress and over see the Executive BRanch

• Build relationships with other foreign leaders

• Direct military operations

• Propose bills, suggest laws and push for policies.

Multiple Choice

The President's job as Commander in Chief is

• To be the symbolic leader of the country

• To run the governemnt by enforcing lass passed by congress and over see the Executive BRanch

• Build relationships with other foreign leaders

• Direct military operations

• Propose bills, suggest laws and push for policies.

Multiple Choice

The President's job as Chief Administrator is

• To manage the day to day functions of the FEderal Govt and make sure its' running smoothly.

• To run the governemnt by enforcing lass passed by congress and over see the Executive BRanch

• Build relationships with other foreign leaders

• Direct military operations

• Propose bills, suggest laws and push for policies.

Multiple Choice

The President's job as Chief Legislator is

• To manage the day to day functions of the FEderal Govt and make sure its' running smoothly.

• To run the governemnt by enforcing lass passed by congress and over see the Executive BRanch

• To lead his political party and support fellow member during elections

• Be a representative of the people and a role model.

• Propose bills, suggest laws and push for policies.

Multiple Choice

Which amendment said a president can only serve 2 terms

• 22

• 17

• 5

• 1

Multiple Select

What are the qualifications to be President - check all that apply

• 35 yrs old

• Natural born citizen

• Lived in US for 14 years

• Come from a family involved in the government.

• Have a college degree

Multiple Choice

The President's job as Chief of Party is

• To manage the day to day functions of the FEderal Govt and make sure its' running smoothly.

• To run the governemnt by enforcing lass passed by congress and over see the Executive BRanch

• To lead his political party and support fellow member during elections

• Be a representative of the people and a role model.

• Propose bills, suggest laws and push for policies.

Match

Match the following

• Amendment that says Pres can only serve 2 terms

• Amendment that says the VP is next in line if Pres dies

• Amendment that says Senators are now elected by the people (direct or SINGLE election)

• Article that outlines duties of Legislative branch

• Article that outlines duties of Executive Branch

22

25

17

I

II

• 22

• 25

• 17

• I

• II

Multiple Choice

When the president negotiates treaties and meets with foreign leaders, they are acting as:

• Chief of state

• Chief diplomant

• commander in cheif

• Chief executive

Multiple Choice

Which role does the president fulfill when signing a bill into law or vetoing it?

• Chief Executive

• Chief Administrator

• Chief Legislator

• Chief of Party

Multiple Choice

If the president attends a ceremony to honor military veterans, they are acting as:

• Chief of State

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief Executive

• Commander in Chief

Multiple Choice

Which presidential role includes managing the federal government's agencies and appointing leaders like the Secretary of Defense?

• Chief of State

• Chief Administrator

• Chief Citizen

• Chief Diplomat

Match

Match the following roles (these ones seem to be similar)

• • Ensures that federal agencies (e.g., the Department of Education, Department of Defense) run efficiently and follow government policies.

  • Appoints key officials, like agency heads and cabinet members.

  • Oversees the implementation of federal laws and regulations.

  • Coordinates interagency efforts to improve government services.

  • Develops the federal budget and allocates resources accordingly.

• • Ensures that the laws passed by Congress are faithfully executed.

  • Issues executive orders

  • Appoints federal judges

• • Proposes legislation and sets the legislative agenda (often during the State of the Union Address).

  • Works with Congress to pass laws.

  • Signs or vetoes bills passed by Congress.

Chief Administrator

Chief Executive Officer

Chief LegislatorPresiden

• Chief Administrator

• Chief Executive Officer

• Chief LegislatorPresiden