1. Unit IV Presidential Hats

2. Chief of State Symbol of a Nation When someone things of the American Government, the president is first to mind Actions: Visits other countries to strengthen relations, Attends funeral of foreign leader Aided By: No one

3. Chief Executive Head of Executive Branch and wielder of executive power Carry 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)

4. Chief Administrator Runs the Country Related to Chief Executive Massive 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)

5. Chief Diplomat Carries out foreign policy & relations with other countries Actions: Negotiates treaties, United Nations, Forms alliances (NATO), Appoints ambassadors Aided By: State Department, Ambassadors, Peace Corps

6. Commander in Chief In command of entire US military Actions: Making war, Appointing Joint Chiefs of Staff, Conducting a draft Aided By: Department of Defense, Defense-related organizations (CIA, NSA)

7. Chief Legislator In charge of legislative direction of the nation Can’t propose laws, but can ask Congressperson to Actions: Bring attention to potential issues & laws, Asking Congresspeople to propose laws, Putting pressure on votes Aided By: Congresspeople from own party

8. Chief of Party Leader of their political party Actions: Set party agenda, Suggest party officials, Fundraise for likeminded politicians Aided By: Party chairpersons and other party officials

9. Chief Citizen Representative 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

10. Economic Leader Helping 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 development Public vs. Private Sector Aided By: Just about everyone, Commerce (BLS), Labor, Energy, Transportation, etc.

11. Judicial Leader Appointing people to U.S. Supreme Court and Federal Courts Setting judicial philosophy for years to come if the U.S. Senate signs off on pick Actions: Bringing cases on behalf of Nation Conservative vs. Liberal Interpretation Aided By: Justice, FBI, U.S. Senate

12. Presidential Hats