the executive branch the roles and power of the president
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The Executive Branch
The Roles and Power of the President
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Chief Executive
Suggest Laws– “State of the Union
Address” Economic
Suggestions Use Veto Power
– Influence Legislation
Carry out Laws– Cabinet Members
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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)
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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
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Judicial Powers
Appoint Judges– Approval of Senate
Reprieves– Postpones
sentencing Pardons
– Frees convicted person of sentence
Commutations– Creating less
severe sentence
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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
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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.