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President Mind Map (Roles of The President (The President is also the…
President Mind Map
Roles of The President
The President is also the nation’s chief diplomat, the main author of American foreign policy. Everything the President says and does is closely followed, both at home and in other countries.
In addition, the Constitution makes the President the commander in chief of the armed forces. This power gives the President direct and immediate control of the military.
As chief administrator, the President is in charge of the executive branch of the federal government. This branch employs more than 2.7 million civilians.
As chief legislator, the President shapes public policy. The President may suggest, request, and insist that Congress enact laws he believes are needed. Sometimes, Congress does not agree with the President and decides against legislation. Working with Congress takes up a major part of the President’s time.
The President is also chief executive, vested by the Constitution with broad executive powers. This power is used at home on domestic issues and also extends to foreign affairs. The executive power is limited, however, by our government’s system of checks and balances.
The President is automatically the chief of party—the leader of the political party that controls the executive branch. Political parties are not mentioned in the Constitution, but they are an important part of government.
Chief of state refers to the President as the head of the government. He is the symbol of all the people. In the United States, the President also rules over the government. In many countries, the chief of state reigns over government but does not rule
Finally, the President is chief citizen. This means the President should represent all of the people of the United States. Citizens expect the President to work for their interests and provide moral leadership.
Chief of state The President as ceremonial head of the United States Chief executive The President as the holder of the executive power of the United States Chief administrator The President as the leader of the executive branch of the federal government Chief diplomat The President as the main architect of American foreign policy and the nation’s chief spokesperson to other countries Commander in chief The top person in charge of the nation’s armed forces Chief legislator The President as the main author of public policy Chief of party The President as the leader of his or her political party Chief citizen The President as the representative of all the people
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Presidential Powers
Inherent Powers
The president has the power to issue executive orders, enforce (or not enforce) the law and order injunctions. Congress has the power to carry out powers outlined by Article I of the Constitution, as well as the necessary and proper clause.
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Constitutional Powers
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Appoint Cabinet officials, White House staff and Supreme Court justices
Executive Orders
Definition:
a rule or order issued by the president to an executive branch of the government and having the force of law.
Examples:
Two extreme examples of an executive order are Franklin Roosevelt's Executive Order 6102 "forbidding the hoarding of gold coin, gold bullion, and gold certificates within the continental United States" and Executive Order 9066, which delegated military authority to remove any or all people in a military zone
"Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements" Signed January 25, 2017 ( 1 of 104 executive orders by Donald Trump in 2017 - 2019)
Political Patronage
Definition:
Political patronage is the appointment or hiring of a person to a government post on the basis of partisan loyalty. Elected officials at the national, state, and local levels of government use such appointments to reward the people who help them win and maintain office.
Example:
Political patronage is a situation in which a person is rewarded for supporting a particular politician, such as campaigning or voting for them. Political patronage can sometimes include the exchange of money for political support