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Which “hat” is the president wearing?. AGENDA November 25, 2013. Today’s topics Powers & Roles of the President Administrative Next class: Unit 2&3 Test corrections Bring your textbook Homework Portfolios due: Next class Complete: Powers & Roles of the President.
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AGENDANovember 25, 2013 Today’s topics Powers & Roles of the President Administrative Next class: Unit 2&3 Test corrections Bring your textbook Homework Portfolios due: Next class Complete: Powers & Roles of the President
Learning Goals What are the most and least important ROLES of the President? What are the most important POWERS of the president? • Are those POWERS Constitutional, statutory or political? What are the most important LIMITS on the president’s powers? • Are those LIMITS Constitutional, statutory or political?
Powers & Roles of the President Article II of the US Constitution Roles of the President • Head of State / Chief Diplomat • Chief Executive / Administrator • Commander-in-Chief • Chief Legislator • Judicial Leader • Chief of Party
Roles of the President: Commander-in-Chief What role is illustrated in this clip? http://youtu.be/T5fOq9PYp8A Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces: The President is the civilian head of the military and can order troops into battle or send them overseas.
Roles of the President: Chief Legislator What role is illustrated in this news story?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q5YMXsl9tE Legislative Leader: The President recommends legislation to Congress and signs bills. The President can also veto (or threaten to veto) bills he opposes.
Roles of the President: Chief of Party What role is illustrated in this video?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iylgBF3KTQA Chief of Party: The President can reward those who are loyal to the political party with jobs and support other candidates for public office.
Homework Before you leave • Pick up your belongings • Straighten up your area Homework • Complete: Powers & Roles of the President • Next class: • Portfolios due • Bring your textbook