<p>Many Hats of the president:</p><p>Chief of State:</p><p> Performs ceremonial duties  Stands as symbol of the United States  Gives state of the union address</p><p>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</p><p>Chief Legislator  Shape public policy  Propose laws  Call special sessions of congress  Veto laws  Manage the economy</p><p>Chief Jurist  Enforces court decisions  Grant reprieves, pardons, amnesty  Appoint judges</p><p>Chief Politician  Leads party  Supports candidates  Coattails  Appeal to party members  Fundraising  Perks</p><p>Commander in Chief  Determines military strategy  Maintains civilian control of the military  Sends troops to battle w/o declaration of war</p><p>Chief Executive  Wields executive power  Form cabinet  Administers government programs  Supervises government employees  Makes sure laws are faithfully executed </p><p>Informal Powers: Sets precedents Bully pulpit</p>