Presidential Hats

Unit IV

Chief of State
Symbol of a Nation
When someone thinks of the American

Government, the president is first to mind

Actions: Visits other countries to strengthen

relations, Attends funeral of foreign leader Aided By: No one

Chief Executive
Head of Executive Branch and wielder of

executive power
Carry out & enforce the laws of America

Actions: Enforces laws, Directs agencies,

Issues Executive Orders Aided By: Department of Justice, Law enforcement agencies (ATF, FBI), Regulatory agencies & commissions (FDIC, FTC, etc)

Chief Administrator
Runs the Country Related to Chief Executive Massive employer Actions: Appoints government officials,

creates & directs commissions, Runs government corporations & agencies Aided By: Most cabinet positions (Ag, HHS, HUD, etc), Most FACS (Social Security, OSHA, FDIC, FTC)

Chief Diplomat
Carries out foreign policy & relations with other

countries Actions: Negotiates treaties, United Nations, Forms alliances (NATO), Appoints ambassadors Aided By: State Department, Ambassadors, Peace Corps

Commander in Chief
In command of entire US military

Actions: Making war, Appointing Joint Chiefs of

Staff, Conducting a draft Aided By: Department of Defense, Defenserelated organizations (CIA, NSA)

Chief Legislator
In charge of legislative direction of the nation
Cant propose laws, but can ask Congressperson to

Actions: Bring attention to potential issues & laws,

Asking Congresspeople to propose laws, Putting pressure on votes Aided By: Congresspeople from own party

Chief of Party
Leader of their political party

Actions: Set party agenda, Suggest party officials,

Fundraise for likeminded politicians Aided By: Party chairpersons and other party officials

Chief Citizen
Representative of the American People
When people think of Americans, the President is

usually the first to mind

Actions: Conducting self in a responsible manner,

Shaking hands & kissing babies Aided By: No one

Economic Leader
Helping to establish a prosperous America or

ruin our way of Life

Setting or proposing economic policy, taxation,

business development, etc.

Actions: Proposing revenue and/or spending to

helping economic development Public vs. Private Sector Aided By: Just about everyone, Commerce (BLS), Labor, Energy, Transportation, etc.

Judicial Leader
Appointing people to U.S. Supreme Court and

Federal Courts
Setting judicial philosophy for years to come if the

U.S. Senate signs off on pick

Actions: Bringing cases on behalf of Nation

Conservative vs. Liberal Interpretation

Aided By: Justice, FBI, U.S. Senate

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