The Commander in Chief by Lauren Piper https://padlet.com/lauren_piper/wespxeggx4jg en-us 2019-10-21 18:56:30 UTC 2019-10-21 19:10:50 UTC hello@padlet.com Powers and responsibilities lauren_piper https://padlet.com/lauren_piper/wespxeggx4jg/wish/400517705 - Power to make war
- Responsible for key military decisions that define military policy and strategy
- Shadow War
- Presidents often claim increased powers during war so they can better protect the nation]]> 2019-10-21 18:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_piper/wespxeggx4jg/wish/400517705 Chief Diplomat lauren_piper https://padlet.com/lauren_piper/wespxeggx4jg/wish/400520464 - Sole power to negotiate and sign treaties
- makes executive agreements with other countries
- the president also can decide whether or not the US recognizes other governments of other countries]]> 2019-10-21 19:02:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_piper/wespxeggx4jg/wish/400520464 How the president influences congress lauren_piper https://padlet.com/lauren_piper/wespxeggx4jg/wish/400522594 - Drafting and negotiating about legislation
- Submitting a suggested annual budget and economic reports
- Having a good relationship with the members
- Easier if members are from the same political party
- Can support the reelection of congress members]]> 2019-10-21 19:05:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_piper/wespxeggx4jg/wish/400522594