Roles of the President
The Cabinet
Which Role?
Which Cabinet?
Miscellaneous
100
Concerned with such things as unemployment, high prices, taxes, business profits, and the general prosperity of the country.
Chief Guardian of the Economy
100
Plans and carries out the nation’s foreign policy objectives
Department of State (1789)
100
Help settle disputes between foreign nations
Chief Diplomat
100
Promotes production of renewable energy, fossil fuels, and nuclear energy
Department of Energy
100
The president is responsible for what part of the federal government?
The Executive branch
200
In command of the entire U.S. military: Defends the country in war time and keeps it safe in peacetime
Commander in Chief
200
Who confirms appointment Cabinet members?
Appointed by the President confrimed by the Senate
200
Delivering State of the Union address
Chief of State
200
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines
Department of Defense
200
The President writes/makes laws
FALSE
300
With help of advisors the president makes the foreign policy of the U.S.
Chief Diplomat
300
Direct security initiatives for federal agencies and governments at local, state, and federal levels
Department of Homeland Security (2002)
300
-Pardoning a criminal
-Holding a cabinet meeting to discuss government business
Chief Executive
300
Subsidized housing and creation of Affordable Housing
Department of HUD
300
The President attends a fundraiser for a Senator
Chief of Party
400
What are the 7 roles of the president?
Commander in Chief
Chief of State
Chief Legislator
Chief Diplomat
Chief of Party
Chief Guardian of the Economy
Chief Executive
400
Department of Justice (1870)
Responsibility for all aspects of law enforcement
400
Initiate, request, suggest, require, insist and demand congress to enact legislation
Chief Legislator
400
Supervises trade, promotes United States tourism, and businesses
Department of Commerce
400
A two-thirds majority vote in Congress is needed to _________
Override a presidents veto
500
Most of the constitutional duties of the president are carried out in this role
Chief Executive
500
What are the two main roles each Cabinet member plays?
1. Advising the President
2. Running an Executive Department
500
President Donald Trump and congressional leaders have an agreement to reopen government agencies through Feb. 15, providing a temporary reprieve to federal workers who haven’t been paid in nearly a month.
“We have reached a deal,”........
“We really have no choice but to build a powerful wall or steel barrier,” Trump said. “If we don’t get a fair deal from Congress, the government will either shut down again on Feb. 15 again or I will use the powers afforded to me under the laws and the Constitution of the United States to address this emergency.”
Chief Legislator
500
Inspects food, assists farmers and ranchers
Department of Agriculture
500
What makes up the executive branch?
1. President
2. Vice President
3. Cabinet Departments