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Presidential Powers (Roles of the President (Head of State (As Head of…
Presidential Powers
Roles of the President
Head of State
As Head of State, the President must be the nation's representative.
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Economic Planner
Started with FDR, the President has made suggestions over economic plans to Congress.
Party Leader
The President is expected to be the Party leader of his or her Party. They are expected to attend fund raising events and help people of their party get elected to office positions.
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Commander in Chief
The President is the commander of the Armed Forces and can deploy the Military with out alerting Congress beforehand. However, must explain to congress why within 24 hours and Congress can decided whether or not they must be pulled back after 60 days or not.
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Constitutional Powers: The constitution declares that the president can execute laws, veto legislation, command military, engage with foreign leaders, etc.
Inherent Powers: Powers to the president that are not clearly stated in the constitution and Congress can go along with those powers or try to eliminate them.
Checks and Balances on Powers: Judicial and Legislative branches limit the president's power. Congress can pass a legislation even if the president vetoes it and the House and Senate can impeach the president.
Political Patronage
It is expected that the President award those who helped them get into office by helping them keep or run for an office.
Executive Powers: Article II of the constitution states that the president can pass laws without the approval of Congress if needed. For example President Trump made an executive order to promote energy infrastructure economic growth on April 1, 2019.
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