7 Flashcards

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Party Leader

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Head of his political party. He uses his influence to back party candidates, raise $, and apt officials

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Chief of State

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President is the living symbol of the us…Ceremonial
•State of the Union Speech

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Chief Legislator

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Can adjourn Congress if not getting along
•Or call Congress into special session

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Commander and Chief

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Constitution makes the president head of the nation’s military
•Charge of the Army, Navy, Air Force
•Congress has power to declare war

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Chief Executive

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The President enforces all US laws, creates policies, hires/fires in the executive branch, appoints federal judges. Congress (Senate) must approve

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Watchdog of the Economy

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The President is expected to keep the US economy running smoothly. He plans the federal budget, Congress modifies and sends to the President for approval. Apts the head of the federal Reserve, which controls the amount of money circulating in the US economy

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Chief Foreign Policy Maker

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The Constitution says that only the President can make treaties with other countries (Senate approves)
Appoints Ambassadors

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