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The Roles of President

The Roles of President. Ch.9 Sec.1. The Executive Branch. Executive Branch – branch of govt responsible for executing, or carrying out the law Office of the President Given very few specific powers in the Constitution Term of service is for four years Can only serve two terms

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The Roles of President

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  1. The Roles of President Ch.9 Sec.1

  2. The Executive Branch • Executive Branch – branch of govt responsible for executing, or carrying out the law • Office of the President • Given very few specific powers in the Constitution • Term of service is for four years • Can only serve two terms • Cannot make laws; can only carry out & enforce those made by Congress • Must be at least 35 yrs old • Must be a natural-born citizen & live in the U.S. for at least 14 years • Yearly salary is set by Congress

  3. The Many Roles of the President • Roles of the President • Chief executive (in charge of making sure our govt is run properly) • Commander in Chief (leader of the armed forces) • Chief Diplomat (In charge of directing foreign policy & appointing ambassadors) • Legislative Leader (Oversees & influences the policies in Congress)

  4. The Many Roles of the President • Presidential role in Judicial Powers • President gets to choose Supreme Court justices & other federal judges • Senate has to confirm his appointments • Is able to put off or reduce the punishment of someone accused of a federal crime • Can grant pardons to any convicted felon

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