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Vocabulary for Roles of the President

1. **Chief Executive** One of the main jobs of the President is to carry out the nation's laws. Article II in the constitution says" take care that the laws be faithfully executed." The executive branch of the government determines the specific provisions of each new law. Of course the President doesn't do all of this on his own. This is called Federal bureaucracy (large network of individuals and agencies).

Executive Orders - a rule or command the President issues that has the force of law. Most of the time these are issued during times of crisis.

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 * WWII - Executive Order takes over Industry for WWII**

Appointing Officials- The President has the power to appoint officials. Among these are ambassadors, judges, heads of government agencies, and members of the cabinet. The Senate must approve all of the Presidents's appointments.

2. **Chief Diplomat** The President and executive branch have primary responsibility for dealing with other countries. Two powers come from this : 1. the power to appoint ambassadors and the second is the power to make treaties.

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Making Treaties - a formal agreement between two or more countries. The Senate must approve the treaty by a two-thirds vote. Only then can it be signed into law. Executive Agreements - an agreement is an agreement between the President and the leader of another country. It has the force of law but does not require Senate approval.

3. **Commander in Chief**

This gives the President the power to maintain an army and the power to declare war. Only the President can order American soldiers into battle.

The War Powers Act- limits the President's authority to wage war. The President must notify Congress immediately when troops are sent into battle. These troops must be brought home within 60 days unless Congress gives it approval for them to remain longer unless it declares war.

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 * Truman Doctrine**

1. Find the Presidents Cabinet - List their departments and Heads of the department 2. List 3 ambassadors from the U.S. that go to other countries? How many are there total? 3. Find one treaty signed by the U.S. and explain its purpose? 4. Research how many Presidents have used the commander in chief powers to send troops into battle WITHOUT declaring War? 5. Which of the roles do you think is the most important? and why?
 * Your Assignment:**

**Part Two of Roles of the President**

Presidential Keynote