Jobs Of The President

Chief Executive

• Makes sure federal laws are followed.• Plans the national budget• Appoints federal officials like cabinet

members, ambassadors, and Supreme court judges.

• Can pardon people for crime against the U.S.

• Issues executive orders that do not have to go through Congress.

Chief Of State

• Makes Treaties.• Communicates with foreign leaders

and diplomats.• Proposes foreign policy.

Legislative Leader

• Proposes new laws.• Can veto a bill passed by

Congress.• Encourages Congress to pass new

laws.

Chief Diplomat

• Represents the U.S. to citizens and foreign countries.

• Greets and host parties for foreign officials.

• Makes public appearances and performs ceremonial duties.

Commander in chief of the Armed Forces

• Appoints high-ranking military officials.

• Control the size of the armed forces.

• Sends troops to fight but cannot declare war.

Political Party Leader

• Campaigns for party candidates.• Supports important party issues.