Unit IV

Presidential Hats

Chief of StateSymbol of a Nation

When someone thinks of the American Government, the president is first to come to mind

Actions: Visits other countries to strengthen relations, Attends funeral of foreign leader

Aided By: No one

Chief ExecutiveHead of Executive Branch and wielder of

executive powerCarry out & enforce the laws of America

Actions: Enforces laws, Directs agencies, Issues Executive Orders

Aided By: Department of Justice, Law enforcement agencies (ATF, FBI), Regulatory agencies & commissions (FDIC, FTC, etc)

Chief AdministratorRuns the Country

Related to Chief ExecutiveMassive employer

Actions: Appoints government officials, creates & directs commissions, Runs government corporations & agencies

Aided By: Most cabinet positions (Ag, HHS, HUD, etc), Most FACS (Social Security, OSHA, FDIC, FTC)

Chief DiplomatCarries out foreign policy & relations with

other countriesActions: Negotiates treaties, United

Nations, Forms alliances (NATO), Appoints ambassadors

Aided By: State Department, Ambassadors, Peace Corps

Commander in ChiefIn command of entire US militaryActions: Making war, Appointing Joint Chiefs

of Staff, Conducting a draftAided By: Department of Defense, Defense-

related organizations (CIA, NSA)

Chief LegislatorIn charge of legislative direction of the

nationCan’t propose laws, but can ask

Congressperson toActions: Bring attention to potential issues

& laws, Asking Congresspeople to propose laws, Putting pressure on votes

Aided By: Congresspeople from own party

Chief of PartyLeader of their political partyActions: Set party agenda, Suggest party

officials, Fundraise for likeminded politicians

Aided By: Party chairpersons and other party officials

Chief CitizenRepresentative of the American People

When people think of Americans, the President is usually the first to mind

Actions: Conducting self in a responsible manner, Shaking hands & kissing babies

Aided By: No one

Economic LeaderHelping to establish a “prosperous

America” or “ruin our way of Life”Setting or proposing economic policy,

taxation, business development, etc.Actions: Proposing revenue and/or

spending to helping economic developmentPublic vs. Private SectorAided By: Just about everyone, Commerce

(BLS), Labor, Energy, Transportation, etc.

Judicial LeaderAppointing people to U.S. Supreme Court

and Federal CourtsSetting judicial philosophy for years to come

if the U.S. Senate signs off on pickActions: Bringing cases on behalf of NationConservative vs. Liberal InterpretationAided By: Justice, FBI, U.S. Senate

Presidential Hats