Chief Executive
The President
- enforces U.S. laws
- creates policies
- hires and fires officials within the executive branch
- appoints federal (national) judges.
Commander in Chief
The president is the head of the nation's military forces but can not declare war.
Chief of State
The President is a living symbol of the U.S. This job includes mostly ceremonial duties, such as
welcoming foreign leaders, congratulating famous
Americans, and promoting U.S. traditions.
Foreign Policy Chief
The Constitution says that only the President can make treaties with other countries (although the Senate must approve them).
Political Party Leader
The President is head of his political party. He uses his influence to back party candidates, raise money for campaigns, and appoint party officials
Chief Legislator
The President works with Congress to create and pass laws.
President Richard
M. Nixon visits
China to improve
relations with that
country.
Foreign Policy Leader
President Ronald
Reagan campaigns
for fellow Republicans
running for
Congress.
Political Party Leader
President George
H.W. Bush entertains
the Queen of
England at the
White House.
Chief of State
President John F.
Kennedy issues an
Executive Order to
launch the Peace
Corps.
Chief Executive
President George
W. Bush sends U.S.
combat troops to
Iraq.
Commander in Chief
President Barack Obama works with Congress to pass a law about healthcare.
Chief Legistator