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Seven Roles of the President (Chief Legislator (The Constitution gives the…
Seven Roles of the President
Chief Legislator
The Constitution gives the president power to influence Congress in its lawmaking
Example: Inviting members of Congress to lunch in the White House
Chief of party
The president helps members of his political party get elected or appointed to office
Example: Choosing leading party members to serve in the Cabinet
Commander in Chief
The president is in charge of the U.S. armed forces
Example: Deciding, in wartime, whether to bomb foreign cities
Head of State
The president is to inspire others and welcome Americans to the White House
Example: President welcomes celebrities to the White House
Chief Guardian of the Economy
Example: Meeting with business and labor leaders to discuss their needs and problems
The president is concerned with such things as unemployment, high prices, taxes, business profits, and the general prosperity of the country
Chief Diplomat
The president decides what American diplomats and ambassadors shall say to foreign governments
Example: Traveling to London to meet with British leaders
Chief Executive
The president is the "boss" for millions of government workers in the Executive Branch
Example: Appointing someone to serve as head of the CIA