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Unit IV
Presidential Hats
Chief of StateSymbol of a Nation
When someone things of the American Government, the president is first to mind
Actions: Visits other countries to strengthen relations, Attends funeral of foreign leader
Aided By: No one
Chief ExecutiveHead of Executive Branch and wielder of
executive powerCarry out & enforce the laws of America
Actions: Enforces laws, Directs agencies, Issues Executive Orders
Aided By: Department of Justice, Law enforcement agencies (ATF, FBI), Regulatory agencies & commissions (FDIC, FTC, etc)
Chief AdministratorRuns the Country
Related to Chief ExecutiveMassive employer
Actions: Appoints government officials, creates & directs commissions, Runs government corporations & agencies
Aided By: Most cabinet positions (Ag, HHS, HUD, etc), Most FACS (Social Security, OSHA, FDIC, FTC)
Chief DiplomatCarries out foreign policy & relations with
other countriesActions: Negotiates treaties, United
Nations, Forms alliances (NATO), Appoints ambassadors
Aided By: State Department, Ambassadors, Peace Corps
Commander in ChiefIn command of entire US militaryActions: Making war, Appointing Joint Chiefs
of Staff, Conducting a draftAided By: Department of Defense, Defense-
related organizations (CIA, NSA)
Chief LegislatorIn charge of legislative direction of the
nationCan’t propose laws, but can ask
Congressperson toActions: Bring attention to potential issues
& laws, Asking Congresspeople to propose laws, Putting pressure on votes
Aided By: Congresspeople from own party
Chief of PartyLeader of their political partyActions: Set party agenda, Suggest party
officials, Fundraise for likeminded politicians
Aided By: Party chairpersons and other party officials
Chief CitizenRepresentative of the American People
When people think of Americans, the President is usually the first to mind
Actions: Conducting self in a responsible manner, Shaking hands & kissing babies
Aided By: No one
Economic LeaderHelping to establish a “prosperous
America” or “ruin our way of Life”Setting or proposing economic policy,
taxation, business development, etc.Actions: Proposing revenue and/or
spending to helping economic developmentPublic vs. Private SectorAided By: Just about everyone, Commerce
(BLS), Labor, Energy, Transportation, etc.
Judicial LeaderAppointing people to U.S. Supreme Court
and Federal CourtsSetting judicial philosophy for years to come
if the U.S. Senate signs off on pickActions: Bringing cases on behalf of NationConservative vs. Liberal InterpretationAided By: Justice, FBI, U.S. Senate
Presidential Hats