https://padlet.com/Kport123/yb0u3rt0sctg 9.1-9.2 en-us 2016-11-25 20:26:03 UTC 2025-10-27 18:30:53 UTC hello@padlet.com Kport123 https://padlet.com/Kport123/yb0u3rt0sctg/wish/139939712 The president’s role as chief economic planner was not set out in the Constitution but developed over time.

Banking Act: Gives the president the authority to appoint the seven members that direct the Federal Reserve System.

Federal Reserve System: The central banking system of the United States.

Council of Economic Advisers: 
Presidential advisers who study the economy and advise the president on domestic and international economic policies.]]> 2016-11-25 21:04:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Kport123/yb0u3rt0sctg/wish/139939712 Kport123 https://padlet.com/Kport123/yb0u3rt0sctg/wish/139939713 Given by the president to Congress once a year.

Usually the president describes legislative priorities.

The address calls attention to the president’s ideas about how to solve key problems facing the country.]]> 2016-11-25 21:04:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Kport123/yb0u3rt0sctg/wish/139939713 Kport123 https://padlet.com/Kport123/yb0u3rt0sctg/wish/139939714 The president also has the authority to make executive agreements with other countries. 

Executive Agreements: Legally binding pact between the president and the head of a foreign government that does not require Senate approval.

Most diplomatic executive agreements involve routine matters, but some presidents have used executive agreements to conclude more serious arrangements with other countries.]]> 2016-11-25 21:04:31 UTC https://padlet.com/Kport123/yb0u3rt0sctg/wish/139939714 Kport123 https://padlet.com/Kport123/yb0u3rt0sctg/wish/139939715 The president directs the foreign policy of the United States, making key decisions about the relations the United States has with other countries in the world.

The president can negotiate and sign treaties, sign executive agreements with foreign heads of state, and recognize foreign governments.

Two-thirds of the Senate must approve all treaties before they can go into effect.]]> 2016-11-25 21:04:32 UTC https://padlet.com/Kport123/yb0u3rt0sctg/wish/139939715 Kport123 https://padlet.com/Kport123/yb0u3rt0sctg/wish/139939716 The president is responsible for key military decisions that define military policy and strategy.

The president is a civilian, not an active member of the military.

During a war, presidents often claim increased powers to protect the nation.]]> 2016-11-25 21:04:33 UTC https://padlet.com/Kport123/yb0u3rt0sctg/wish/139939716