Roles of the President

The president suggests a law to Congress during the State of the Union Address.

• Chief Executive

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief Legislative

The president is shown voting in a national election.

• Chief of State

• Chief Citizen

• Chief of Party

• Economic Leader

The president creates the annual budget for Congressional approval.

• Economic Leader

• Chief Citizen

• Commander-in-Chief

• Chief of State

The president invites guests to the White House for the annual Christmas Tree lighting event.

• Chief Citizen

• Chief Executive

• Chief of State

• Chief of Party

Accepting the nomination for a second term at the party convention.

• Chief Legislator

• Commander-in-Chief

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief of Party

Issuing an executive order in order to help enforce a law.

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief Citizen

• Chief Executive

Meeting with leaders of the United Nations to discuss a world conflict.

• Chief Diplomat

• Commander-in-Chief

• Chief Executive

• Chief Citizen

Deploying troops to deal with rising conflicts in a foreign nation.

• Chief Citizen

• Chief of State

• Commander-in-Chief

• Chief Diplomat

Holding a town hall meeting to hear concerns of the American people.

• Chief of State

• Economic Leader

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Citizen

Holding a meeting with cabinet members to discuss public policy.

• Chief of Party

• Chief Executive

• Chief of State

• Economic Leader