1. Chapter 6 The Executive Branch
American Civics
11/12/2018
Chapter 6 The Executive Branch
Section 1: The Presidency
Section 2: Powers and Roles of the President
Section 3: Executive Departments and the Cabinet
Section 4: Independent Agencies and Regulatory Commissions
Chapter 6

2. Section 2: Powers and Roles of the President
The Main Idea
The powers and roles of the U.S. president affect not only the citizens of the United States but also people throughout the world.
Reading Focus
What are some of the leadership roles of the president?
What powers does the president have?

3. The President and the Legislative Process
Section 2: Powers and Roles of the President
The President and the Legislative Process
Recommends laws to Congress in speeches, writing, or through State of the Union Address
Sends Congress an economic message
Influences legislation with veto power

4. Congress and the Commander in Chief
Section 2: Powers and Roles of the President
Congress and the Commander in Chief
Only Congress can declare war.
The president has the power to send troops into foreign lands.
1973—War Powers Resolution: requires troops to be recalled within 60 days unless approved by Congress to stay longer

5. President’s duties as foreign-policy leader and chief of state:
Section 2: Powers and Roles of the President
President’s duties as foreign-policy leader and chief of state:
Appoints officials to represent the United States abroad
Travels to foreign nations to meet with leaders and representatives of other countries
Serves as the nation’s chief diplomat and assumes final responsibility for treaties
Symbolizes the United States and its people
Performs ceremonial duties

6. Important Amendments 22nd Amendment - 1951 25th Amendment – 1967
Sets a 2 term limit
25th Amendment – 1967
Congress has the power to set the order of presidential succession

7. SECTION 2
Question: What are the duties of the president as foreign-policy leader and chief of state?
President’s Duties as Foreign Policy Leader and Chief of State
 secure friendly relations with foreign governments
 preserve the security of the United States
 appoint officials to represent the United States in
foreign countries
 meet with leaders of foreign countries
 travel abroad to meet with foreign leaders
 assume responsibility for treaties with foreign
countries