Executive Branch

With Senate approval, he can make treaties with other nations

• Commander-In-Cheif

• Chief Diplomat of the U.S

At election time, he makes speeches for candidates around the country

• Party Leader

• Legislative Leader

He appoints cabinet members, federal judges, and SCOUTS justices. He can also pardon people charged with federal crimes.

• Economic Planner

• Chief Executive of the U.S

He entertains foreign visitors, presides over ceremonial activities, and holds state dinners.

• Party Leader

• Head (chief) of State

He can veto bills (or sign them into law), and he can request that Congress work on his legislative agenda

• Legislative Leader

• Commander-In-Chief

He must prepare and present a budget each year.

• Economic Planner

• Party Leader

He can send our armed forces into battle for up to sixty days without congressional approval

• Commander-In-Chief

• Head Chief

"Mr. President, we need to invest more money in solar energy."

• Sec. of Energy

• Sec. of Treasury

"Mr. President, we saw a decrease in highway deaths this year."

• Sec. of Homeland Security

• Sec. of Transportation

"Mr. President, agents intercepted a terrorist threat against the U.S. this morning."

• Sec. of Homeland Security

• Sec. of Treasury