Presidential Roles
Name one role of the president's and describe it
Commander-in-Chief
Chief Diplomat
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator/Policymaker
Head of State
Economic Leader
Political Party Leader
Chief Citizen/Crisis Manager
What is presidential succession?
The order in which what government officials would assume the responsibilities and duties of president if the president were to die or become otherwise incapacitated
What are the two types of presidential power?
Formal/expressed and informal/implied powers
Describe what the federal bureaucracy is and does
A large administrative structure that handles the everyday business of the federal government
Name one of the constitutional qualifications that must be met for a candidate to run for president
They must be 35 years old, have lived in the US for 14 years, and must be a native-born citizens
What are some of the president's powers as Commander-in-Chief?
He can order the military and navy into battle and employ them in any manner he chooses
Who determines the order of succession?
What is the difference between informal and formal powers?
Formal powers are expressly stated in the US Constitution, informal powers are not written in the constitution but are necessary and proper
What is the purpose of the federal bureaucracy?
To improve cooperation on large and complex tasks and to make and implement public policy
What is the role of the National Security Council?
They advise the president in all domestic, foreign, and military matters that relate to the nation's security
President George W. Bush was president when Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005. His responsibility to lead the nation through this disaster and comfort and lead the American people was part of which of his presidential roles?
His role as Chief Citizen/Crisis Manager
Who would assume the role of president if both the president and vice president were unable to?
The Speaker of the House
What is one check the executive branch has on another branch?
The president can veto Congressional legislation made in the Legislative Branch
The president can also nominate judges that act within the Judicial Branch
Name and describe one of the 15 cabinet departments (Hint: Secretary of_____)
Agriculture, commerce, defense, education, energy, health and human services, homeland security, housing and urban development, interior, labor, state, transportation, treasury, veteran affairs, and Attorney General
How much does the President get paid annually?
$400,000
Describe at least 2 responsibilities that are included in the President's role as an Economic Leader
He helps the economy prosper, works with Congress to write the federal budget, appoints members of the Federal Reserve Board, and deals with financial problems like unemployment, inflation, and high taxes
How many total successors are named?
18
In 1942, President Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066, ordering Japanese Americans be sent to internment camps until the end of World War II. This is an example of which kind of presidential power?
Describe the importance and role of the White House in regards to the federal bureaucracy?
The White House acts as a 'nerve center', or a concentrated area of bureaucratic and executive activity.
Who's duty is it to preside over the Senate?
The Vice President's
The president's responsibility to represent the US at official functions is part of which of his roles?
His role as Head of State
After President Kennedy was assassinated in 1963, who assumed his responsibilities as president afterwards?
VP Lyndon B. Johnson, who was later elected as president in the 1964 presidential election.
Give 3 examples of formal/expressed powers discussed in class
Command the armed forces
Execute the law
Make treaties
Approve or veto acts of Congress
Call special sessions of Congress
Send and receive ambassadors
Appoint ambassadors and justices
Grant pardons
What are the 3 groups that make up the federal bureaucracy?
The Executive Office of the President (EOP), the 15 cabinet departments, and independent agencies
Who is the fourth person to assume the responsibilities of the president if he becomes unable to?
The Secretary of State