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List the various roles of the President. Hint: there are 8
Chief Executive; Chief Diplomat; Chief Legislator; Chief Citizen; Commander and Chief; Chief of State; Chief Administrator; Chief of Party
Explain the role of the President as Chief Executive.
This role of the President allows him to ensure that the laws of the nation are carried out fairly.
Explain the role of the President as Chief Diplomat.
This role of the President allows him to establish foreign policy with other nations.
Explain the role of the President as Chief Legislator.
This role of the President allows him to submit ideas for new laws for the United States.
Explain the role of the President as Chief Citizen.
This role of the President infers that he is the moral leader and figurehead of the United States.
Explain the role of the President as Chief of State.
This role of the President states that the President is the head of the national government.
Explain the role of the President as Chief Administrator.
This role of the President states that the President is the "boss" of government employees.
Explain the role of the President as Commander and Chief.
This role of the President allows him to command all United States military troops.
Explain the role of the President as Chief of Party.
This role of the President states that he is the informal leader of his political party.
"The President's right arm" refers to the several offices that are staffed by the President's closest advisors and are designed to help the President make, and enforce policy. List the 5 main offices.
National Security Council. Office of Management and Budget. Office of National Drug Control Policy. Council of Economic Advisors. Cabinet.
What are some of the Other offices?
Office of Policy Development. National Space Council. Council on Environmental Quality. Office of US Trade Representatives. Office of Science and Technology.
Explain what the function of the National Security Council.
To advise and assist the President on national security and foreign policies.
What is the main function of the Office of Management and Budget?
To assist the President in overseeing the preparation of the federal budget and to supervise its administration in the Executive Branch agencies.
What is the main purpose of the Office of National Drug Control Policy?
To establish policies, priorities, and objectives for the Nation's drug control program-to reduce illicit drug use, manufacturing, trafficking, crimes.
Explain what the Council of Economic Advisors do.
Provide the President with objective economic analysis and advice on the development and implementation of domestic and international economic policies..
What is the role of the Cabinet?
To advise the President on any subject he may require relating to the duties of their respective offices.
