What are the three formal, enumerated powers of the President?
Chief executive, commander-in-chief, and chief diplomat.
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What are the four implied roles and powers of the president?
Chief legislator, world leader, party leader, head of state.
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What is the role of chief executive?
Holds executive power. Responsible for the federal budget, in charge of the executive branch, sets out the policy agenda and powers of patronage and pardon.
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What is the role of commander-in-chief?
Leader of the US armed force and responsible for their deployment.
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What is the role of chief diplomat?
Make treaties with other countries. President's may use 'executive agreements' to avoid the need for senatorial approval.
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What is the role of the chief legislator?
Most legislation is compromised in the executive branch and proposed to Congress in the Annual State of Union Address.
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What is the role of a world leader?
Someone to provide international standing. Especially in times of crisis, e.g- Cold War, 'War on Terror' and the dominance of foreign policy.
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What is the role of a party leader?
Not elected like in the UK but seen as the partisan figure. Clinton- healthcare proposals in 1994 and Obama's gun control laws shows that President's don't always gain the support of their party.
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What role does the head of state have?
National symbol and focal point for loyalty. Performs ceremonial and symbolic functions, like the Queen in the UK who is head of state.
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What are the four implied roles and powers of the president?
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Chief legislator, world leader, party leader, head of state.
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