The Executive Branch

The Roles and Power of the President

Chief Executive

Suggest Laws– “State of the Union

Address” Economic

Suggestions Use Veto Power

– Influence Legislation

Carry out Laws– Cabinet Members

Commander in Chief

Final say in Military– All officials answer

to President– Impacts strategy

Send troops into action– Even w/o approval– War Powers Act

(1973)

Chief Diplomat/Foreign Policy

Diplomacy– Art of interacting w/

foreign countries Appoints officials

– Representatives in foreign countries

Travels abroad– Meets w/ other

Diplomats Diplomatic Notes

– Computerized System to talk quickly

Judicial Powers

Appoint Judges– Approval of Senate

Reprieves– Postpones

sentencing Pardons

– Frees convicted person of sentence

Commutations– Creating less

severe sentence

Other Roles

Chief of State– Symbol of U.S.

and it’s people Ceremonial Duties

– Greets visitors– Awards medals– Throws 1st pitch

Leads Political Party– Speaks for party

members

War Powers Act (1973)

Recall troops sent abroad within 60 days if there isn’t support from Congress.

Can be made 90 to ensure safe trip home.