Roles of the President

Question 1

Chief of State

Answer 1

best way to achieve power because you attract Americans and win over their hearts.

Question 2

Chief of Government

Answer 2

President decides how the laws of the US are to be enforced and chooses officials and advisors to help run the Executive Branch

Question 3

Party Chief

Answer 3

President is the personification of their political party and serves as its leader

Question 4

Legislative Chief

Answer 4

Constitution gives President the power to influence congress

Question 5

Commander in Chief

Answer 5

President is the commander of American armed forces, where troops will be stationed, how weapons will be used, etc.

Question 6

Chief Diplomat

Answer 6

President being effective worldwide

Question 7

Chief of State - Ex.

Answer 7

FDR did this by lifting American spirits during the great depression and WWII

Question 8

Chief of Government - Ex.

Answer 8

FDR - the creation of the EOP by the Brownlow Commission gave FDR more power and allowed for a better executive of this role

Question 9

Party Chief - Ex.

Answer 9

FDR revolutionized the Democratic party creating the New Deal Coalition

Question 10

Legislative Chief- Ex.

Answer 10

New Deal legislation was a huge legislative accomplishment for the President

Question 11

Commander in Chief - Ex.

Answer 11

Fulfilled this role through WWII

Question 12

Chief Diplomat - Ex.

Answer 12

FDR fulfilled this role through the UN where he recognized the SU