President Flashcards

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Commander in Chief

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Leader of armed forces.

- Ex. Going to war, military strategies

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Chief Diplomat

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Communicate with world leaders; summits; use of ambassadors

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Chief Executive

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Fulfills main duties as President

                	       - Enforces and signs laws; Appoint officials; Pardoning
                	       - Consult cabinet
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Chief of Party

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Head of the party

- Working to get people in party elected;

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5
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Chief of State

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A ceremonial rule

                	    - Throw first pitch at a baseball game; hosting events at the white house
                		- Presenting awards
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Chief Legislator

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Working with Congress – or speaking to Congress

                	       - State of the Union, meeting with congressional leaders
                	       - Veto power
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Cabinet

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Secretary of state, heads of departments, chief of staff, VP

  • Consulting on issues
  • Checking in with departments
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Chief of staff

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Head of presidential staff; close to the president as an advisor.

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9
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Role of Vice President

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1st in line to the presidency; Breaking a tie in Senate; Fulfill duties that

President cannot do ex. Attend public events.

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10
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Executive Order

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Order of a President that functions as a law.

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Office of Management and Budget

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President consults this office on the budget.

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12
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Going public

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President speaks to the public

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13
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What could influence a president and how he acts?

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Public opinion, own views, economic concerns, and any political issues with Congress or public.

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14
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Give me an example on how a President has used power

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Lincoln with newspapers

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15
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Has the presidency become too powerful?

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Yes/no it doesnt matter just give reasons

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