1. Roles of the President

2. (8) Key roles of the President
Chief of state
Chief executive
Chief administrator
Chief diplomat
Commander in Chief
Chief legislator
Party chief
Chief citizen

3. Chief of State
The chief of state is the ceremonial head of the government of the United States
He represents all of the American people
President both “reigns” and “rules”
Often, ceremonial heads only “reign”.

4. Chief Executive
The chief executive is given “the executive Power” of the United States by the Constitution.
Holds a wide range of powers
Deals with both domestic and foreign affairs
Sometimes considered the most powerful office in the world

5. Chief Administrator
The chief administrator is the leader of the Federal Government
Directs an administration that employs more than 2.7 million civilians (non military personnel)

6. Chief Diplomat
The chief diplomat is in charge of our foreign policy, meaning how we interact with other countries
Nation’s “chief spokesperson to the rest of the world”
Meets with other leaders to make agreements and solve problems

7. Commander in Chief
The Commander in Chief is the head of all of the American armed forces— Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard
Considered “civilian control”, meaning the leader of the military is not a professional military officer

8. Chief Legislator
The chief legislator sets much of the overall congressional agenda
Often initiates, suggests, requests, insists, and demands that Congress enact certain laws

9. Chief of Party
The chief of party is the head of the party that controls the executive branch of government.
For example, the Democratic party currently controls the executive branch. President Obama is therefore considered the chief of party for the Democrats.
What happens if the President is
not liked by his party?

10. Chief Citizen
The chief citizen is expected to work for and represent the public interest against the many private interests
Expected to be the “representative of all the people”

11. Presidential Stats (REVIEW)
Must be a “natural born Citizen”—born in the United States
Possible to become President after being born an American citizen abroad, but this has never been tested
Must be at least 35 years old
Must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years

12. Presidential Stats (REVIEW) Continued…
4 year terms
2 term limit
Congress determines the President’s salary
Originally: $25,000 per year
Currently:$400,000 per year
Receives a $50,000 expense allowance per year

13. MORE Benefits…
Air Force One
White House
Camp David
Secret Service