the executive branch the roles and power of the president
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The Executive Branch
The Roles and Power of the President
Chief Executive
Suggest Laws– “State of the Union
Address” Economic
Suggestions Use Veto Power
– Influence Legislation
Carry out Laws– Cabinet Members
Commander in Chief
Final say in Military– All officials answer
to President– Impacts strategy
Send troops into action– Even w/o approval– War Powers Act
(1973)
Chief Diplomat/Foreign Policy
Diplomacy– Art of interacting w/
foreign countries Appoints officials
– Representatives in foreign countries
Travels abroad– Meets w/ other
Diplomats Diplomatic Notes
– Computerized System to talk quickly
Judicial Powers
Appoint Judges– Approval of Senate
Reprieves– Postpones
sentencing Pardons
– Frees convicted person of sentence
Commutations– Creating less
severe sentence
Other Roles
Chief of State– Symbol of U.S.
and it’s people Ceremonial Duties
– Greets visitors– Awards medals– Throws 1st pitch
Leads Political Party– Speaks for party
members
War Powers Act (1973)
Recall troops sent abroad within 60 days if there isn’t support from Congress.
Can be made 90 to ensure safe trip home.
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