1. Chief Executive Article II sec 2 2 “He shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed & shall commission all the officers of the United States.”

2. Chief Executive Power to reside over the Bureaucracy Power to issue Executive Orders Supreme Court ruled that an executive order carries the same power as a treaty or an law, even if the Senate does not approve, however congress can cancel any an executive order if it disagrees with. How should a president use this power? Why is it controversial

3. Federal Register Vol. 68, No. 62 Tuesday, April 1, 2003 Title 3— The President Executive Order 13293 of March 28, 2003 Amendment to Executive Order 10448, Establishing the National Defense Service Medal By the authority vested in me as President of the United States and as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States, and in order to extend eligibility for the award of the National Defense Service Medal to members in good standing in the Selected Reserve of the Armed Forces of the United States, it is hereby ordered that Executive Order 10448 of April 22, 1953, as amended, is further amended: 1. by inserting ‘‘or service in good standing in the Selected Reserve of the Armed Forces’’ after ‘‘active military service’’ each place it appears; and 2. by striking ‘‘additional period of active duty’’ and inserting in lieu thereof ‘‘additional period.’’ Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect the exercise of authority granted by Executive Order 12776 of October 8, 1991. W THE WHITE HOUSE, March 28, 2003. [FR Doc. 03–8108 Filed 3–31–03; 11:33 am] Billing code 3195–01–P Chief Executive; Power to grant Pardon’s & Reprieves Power to appoint Officials & Judges Executive power was supposed to come from this power but presidents have found more power in executive orders. Power to Make Treaties (with the approval of the Senate)

4. Chief Executive, cont. Chief of State Ceremonial leader of the government Greet foreign leaders Host state dinners Promote national spirit Lighting the Christmas tree, throwing out the first baseball, pardoning the turkey.

5. 3.Chief of Legislative Leader ALTHOUGH only Congress can make laws(bills). President has significant influence over the legislative process. Sets policy agenda for Congress through the State of the Union Address. Can Call congress into special session Veto bills & Pocket Veto Pocket veto requirements: 10 days have passed, Congress is not in session, President does not sign or veto the bill. Pocket veto effects: the bill cannot be over turned. Must start at the beginning.