Roles of the President Quiz

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List the seven roles of the president.

Chief of state, chief executive, chief administrator, chief diplomat, commander in chief, chief legislator, chief of party, chief citizen.

What does the president do as chief of state?

Acts as ceremonial head of state, symbol of the nation.

What is an example of something a president would do as the chief of state?

Attend weddings/funerals as a representative of America, host foreign leaders for dinners, host holiday celebrations like the White House Easter Egg Roll.

What does the president do as chief executive?

Acts as head of the executive branch, enforces laws, nominates Supreme Court justices/foreign ambassadors. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of something a president would do as chief executive?

Appoint a new Supreme Court justice when one retires/dies, pardon a former president, work with cabinet members to coordinate the government. Signup and view all the answers

What does the president do as chief administrator?

Heads the executive branch, directs an administration that employs over 2.7 million people per year. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of something the president would do as chief administrator?

Create jobs, manage federal agencies such as NASA. Signup and view all the answers

What does the president do as chief diplomat?

Guides and organizes U.S. foreign policy, organizes treaties, meets with foreign leaders to discuss international affairs. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of something the president would do as chief diplomat?

Write/sign a treaty, meet with UN ambassadors, intervene in international affairs/wars. Signup and view all the answers

What does the president do as commander in chief?

Heads the U.S. government, sends troops into action and is responsible for raising, funding, and training them. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of something the president would do as commander in chief?

Meet with military leaders, deploy troops, visit troops, whether they are overseas or on American soil, award service medals. Signup and view all the answers

What does the president do as chief legislator?

Suggests to Congress many of the bills that they draft, guides them in a certain direction, demands that they do what he wants. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of something the president would do as chief legislator?

Pass/veto bills, give the State of the Union address every January. Signup and view all the answers

What does the president do as chief of party?

Head of his or her own political party, endorses political candidates that favor his or her policies. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of something the president would do as chief of party?

Show up at a member of their party's political fundraiser in order to endorse them, publicly endorse a candidate, work with the party to stay aware of what the nation needs. Signup and view all the answers

What does the president do as chief citizen?

Represent the people of the United States, represent the public interest against private corporations. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of something the president would do as chief citizen?

Acts as a citizen - for example, he or she may throw the first pitch at a baseball game and wear baseball clothing to show he relates to the citizen. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Chief of State

The President acts as the ceremonial leader of the nation, representing America at national celebrations and events like weddings, funerals, hosting foreign leaders, and organizing national holiday events.

Chief Executive

As the head of the executive branch, the President enforces federal laws, nominates Supreme Court justices and foreign ambassadors, and makes crucial decisions about the executive branch.

Chief Administrator

The President oversees a massive administration with over 2.7 million employees, focusing on managing federal agencies and implementing government policies. This includes creating jobs and coordinating with agencies like NASA.

Chief Diplomat

The President shapes and directs U.S. foreign policy, negotiating and organizing treaties with other countries and engaging with foreign leaders to discuss international relations.