Roles of the President
True or False: The president is required to speak at least one language other than English
False
What is one skill the president should have in order to do their job properly?
Communication, relations, debate, integrity, intelligence, problem solving, etc...
This allows a president to cancel a proposed bill.
Veto
True or False: The president can only supply aid overseas if first approved by Congress?
False
The Second President
John Adams
As leader of the U.S. military forces, the president plays this role.
Commander in Chief
This releases a convicted person from having to fulfill a sentence (jailtime)
Pardon
President is concerned with issues facing the country's economy such as lack of jobs, and lowering taxes.
Economic Planner
Before taking office, every President must take this official promise to uphold the Constitution.
The Oath of Office
Gives speeches and fundraises for their political party.
Chief of Party
How long is a President term? How long can someone be President for?
4 years, two terms. Total= 8 years
The act of choosing different members for different roles in the government. Such as Cabinet members or choosing Supreme Court Justices.
Appointments
Where the President appoints people for specific roles in the government, grants pardons, and enforces the laws.
Chief Executive
The President leads this group of advisors who head major departments like Defense and Education.
The Cabinet
In this role, the president carries out the laws passed by Congress.
Chief Executive
TRUE OR FALSE: A naturalized citizen can become President
FALSE, Only NATURAL BORN
Agreements that the President can make with different countries
Treaties
President throws the first ball to begin the major league baseball season
Chief of State
This presidential message to Congress each year outlines goals and priorities for the nation.
The State of The Union Address
In this role, the president is required to deliver the State of the Union address.
Chief Policy Maker (AKA Chief Legislator)
OR Chief Executive
The President can issue this type of order to direct how laws are carried out, without needing Congress’s approval.
Executive Order
Power to make treaties with other countries and foreign policy.
Chief Diplomat
If the President negotiates a treaty with another country, who must approve it before it becomes official?
The Senate
The president plays the role as symbolic figure head of the U.S.
Chief of State
14
What is minimum number of years a president must live in the U.S?
The president can enact these powers in times of great dissress or disaster.
Emergency Powers
There is an emergency at the Canadian border, where the President saw the need to send military troops
Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces
If the President becomes unable to perform their duties, this amendment outlines the line of succession and transfer of power.
The 25th Amendment