Take a page of your notes and divide into 8 boxes. Label the boxes with the 8 roles below. Write a 1-2 sentence explanation of the president’s job in each of these 8 roles. Give 2 good examples of something President Obama has done or may do while fulfilling this role or “wearing this hat”.
A. Head of State E. Party Leader
B. Chief Executive F. Diplomatic Leader
C. Legislative Leader G. Commander in Chief
D. Economic Leader *H. Judicial Leader
*not in text but you’ll figure it out because you are smart.
A. Define the term,
B. note if it is a power expressed in the
Constitution or if implied,
C. match with the role the president would be
fulfilling that we discussed earlier.
Executive Order Pardon Ambassador
Executive Agreement Amnesty Embassy
Impoundment Treaty Reprieve
Veto
You need to be familiar with the War Powers Act,
A. What is it the War Powers Act
B. When it was passed and
C. What were the circumstances which led to its passage.
What does it means when a president states he has “executive privilege”?
Mr. Thompson
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