Roles of the President
In this role, the president carries out the laws passed by Congress and is the leader of the Executive Branch:
Chief Executive
This department protects safe and fair working conditions and wages:
Department of Labor
Veterans returning from deployment struggle to find healthcare. The department opens new clinics and mental health services:
Department of Veterans Affairs
This allows a president to cancel a proposed bill:
Veto
Which article of the Constitution gives the Executive Branch its powers?
Article II
The president is concerned with unemployment, trade, high prices, taxes, business profits, and the general prosperity of the country:
Economic Leader
This department serves as the financial division of the government and works to collect taxes and manages public debt:
Department of the Treasury
A hurricane destroys homes in a coastal city. This department provides disaster relief funds to rebuild affordable housing:
Department of Housing and Urban Develpoment
What is the total amount of Electoral Votes in an election?
Bonus (Double Points): How many Electoral Votes are needed win an election?
Total: 538
To Win: 270
Final voice on all Congressional bills. Can approve or reject bills. May ask a member of Congress to propose legislation:
Chief Legislator
As leader of the U.S. military forces, the president plays this role:
Commander in Chief
This department protects the security of the United States and oversees the armed forces:
Department of Defense
A wildfire spreads through national parks. This department coordinates efforts to protect wildlife and public lands:
Department of the Interior
Which Amendment states: No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.
22nd Amendment
Define Pardon:
To allow a person convicted of a crime to be set free
The president plays the role as symbolic figure head of the U.S.
Chief of State
This department is the newest one and protects our borders. This department's goal is to prevent and respond to domestic emergencies, especially terrorism:
Department of Homeland Security
A new tech company wants to expand internationally. The department helps promote American business and fair trade deals abroad:
Department of Commerce
What are the three formal characteristics to be President of the United States?
Define Presidential Succession:
The scheme by which a presidential vacancy filled due to death, impeachment, removal, or resignation from office
In this role, the president engages with foreign countries:
Chief Diplomat
This department manages public health, welfare, and social service programs:
Department of Health and Human Services
A crisis breaks out in another country. This department meets with foreign leaders to negotiate peace and protect American citizens overseas:
Department of State
This Amendment established the Electoral College system to elect the president and vice president:
Amendment 12
An advisory body made up of the heads of the 15 executive departments. Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, the members are often the President's closest confidants/advisors
President's Cabinet