Roles of the President

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

• Chief Legislator

• Chief of Party

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Citizen

The president is a role model and representative for all Americans

• Chief Legislator

• Chief of Party

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Citizen

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

• Chief Executive

• Chief of Party

• Chief Diplomat

• Commander in Chief

In this role the president enforces the laws and appoints cabinet members and federal judges...He or she is THE BOSS!

• Chief Executive

• Chief of Party

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief of State

The president is the agenda-maker. They propose ideas for laws to Congress and sign or veto bills.

• Chief Executive

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief of State

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

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief of State

The president is the

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

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Executive

• Chief of State

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 the Democratic party

What is an example of the president acting as Chief Citizen?

• volunteering in a soup kitchen

• presenting the presidential medal of honor

• vetoing a bill

• being the commander of the navy

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

• Commander in Chief

• Chief of Party

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Diplomat