1. Chapter 10
The Presidency

2. The Many Roles of the President
chief of state – the role of the president as the ceremonial head of government
chief executive -- the role of the president as the head of the executive branch of the government
commander in chief of the armed forces -- the role of the president as the supreme commander of military forces of the U.S.
chief diplomat -- the role of the president in recognizing federal governments, making treaties, and making executive agreements
chief legislator -- the role of the president in influencing the making of laws

4. The President as Chief Legislator
* the State of the Union Address
* Proposing legislation
typically easier to get Presidential initiatives passed when President’s party control Congress
typically more difficult when it does not
* Vetoing legislation
requires a veto message

6. Special Uses of Presidential Power
Emergency Powers
Executive Orders – have the force of law
can be used to enforce legislative statutes
can be used to enforce the Constitution or treaties with foreign nations
can be used to establish or modify rules and practices of executive administrative agencies
Executive Privilege

7. The Executive Organization
The Cabinet – comprised of the 14 cabinet secretaries and the Attorney general, the cabinet is an advisory group selected by the president to aid in making decisions
The Executive Office of the President (the EOP) – consists of 10 staff agencies that assist the president in carrying out major duties
includes the White House Office (WHO)
the National Security Council (NSC)
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
the Council of Economic Advisors (CEA)

10. Hot Links to Selected Internet Resources:
Book’s Companion Site:
Wadsworth’s Political Science Site:
The White House:
Inaugural Addresses of the Presidents of the United States: