Many Hats of the President

Many Hats of the president:

Chief of State:

 Performs ceremonial duties  Stands as symbol of the United States  Gives state of the union address

Director of Foreign Policy  Recognizes foreign nations  Ends relations with foreign nations  Negotiates and acts as an intermediary between nations  Chief Diplomat  Negotiates treaties  Executive agreements

Chief Legislator  Shape public policy  Propose laws  Call special sessions of congress  Veto laws  Manage the economy

Chief Jurist  Enforces court decisions  Grant reprieves, pardons, amnesty  Appoint judges

Chief Politician  Leads party  Supports candidates  Coattails  Appeal to party members  Fundraising  Perks

Commander in Chief  Determines military strategy  Maintains civilian control of the military  Sends troops to battle w/o declaration of war

Chief Executive  Wields executive power  Form cabinet  Administers government programs  Supervises government employees  Makes sure laws are faithfully executed

Informal Powers: Sets precedents Bully pulpit