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Presidential Duties
Presidential duties
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Head of State | The role as ceremonial head of the government |
| Chief Executive | The role as head of the executive branch of the government. |
| Commander in Chief | The role as supreme commander of the military forces of the United States and of the state National Guard units when they are called into Federal Service. |
| Chief Diplomat | the president dominates American foreign policy |
| Chief Legislator | The role of the president in influencing the making of laws |
| Chief Legislator | -creates congressional agenda (through annual State of Union message, which proposes a legislative program) |
| Chief Legislator | persuasive tactics to pass legislation (writes to, telephones, and meets with various congressional leaders; makes public announcements to influence public opinion) |