3.1 The Commander in Chief by Miranda Eplin https://padlet.com/miranda_eplin/o9dmg8wsa4e3 Made with the help of a typing monkey en-us 2017-11-03 00:26:47 UTC 2026-02-12 06:56:39 UTC hello@padlet.com What are the powers and roles of the president and how have they changed over time? miranda_eplin https://padlet.com/miranda_eplin/o9dmg8wsa4e3/wish/203149355 2017-11-03 00:28:03 UTC https://padlet.com/miranda_eplin/o9dmg8wsa4e3/wish/203149355 The roles of The President miranda_eplin https://padlet.com/miranda_eplin/o9dmg8wsa4e3/wish/203149370
1) Chief of State: meaning the President is responsible for... 
  • warding medals to the winners of college scholarships
  • Congratulating astronauts on their journey into space
  • Greeting visitors to the White House
  • Making a patriotic speech on the Fourth of July
2) Chief Executive: Which means... The president decides what American diplomats and ambassadors shall say to foreign governments. The president makes the foreign policy of the United States.

3) Commander in Chief: meaning the President is in charge of all the military branches. Making decisions to where troops are stationed, and how weapons are used





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Legislative Leader

Only Congress has the actual power to make laws, but the Constitution gives the president power to influence Congress in its lawmaking. Presidents may urge Congress to pass new laws or veto bills that they do not favor.

 Chief of Party

In this role, the president helps members of his or her political party get elected or appointed to office. The president campaigns for those members who have supported his or her policies. At the end of a term, the president may campaign for reelection. For a max of two terms.

 Guardian of the Economy

In this role, the president is concerned with such things as unemployment, high prices, taxes, business profits, and the general prosperity of the country. 

Examples:

  • Meeting with economic advisors to discuss ways to reduce unemployment
 

]]> 2017-11-03 00:33:25 UTC https://padlet.com/miranda_eplin/o9dmg8wsa4e3/wish/203149898 Powers changing over time... miranda_eplin https://padlet.com/miranda_eplin/o9dmg8wsa4e3/wish/203150084 Presidents have become more powerful over time. The power rush is extremely important. The President is the most powerful person in the world but the Constitution's drafters did not expect this to be the case. Throughout the 1800s until the 1930s, Congress was the dominant branch of the national government. Then, throughout the rest of the 20th Century, the balance of power shifted dramatically, so that the executive branch currently has at least equal power to the legislative branch.]]> 2017-11-03 00:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/miranda_eplin/o9dmg8wsa4e3/wish/203150084