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Executive Branch
STUDY FOR MR. THOMPSON CLASS. YOU HAVE TEST NEXT FRIDAY!
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chief of State | Requires a President to be an inspiring example for the American people. |
| Chief Executive | The President is the "boss" for millions of government workers in the Executive Branch. |
| Chief Diplomat | The President decides what American diplomats shall say to foreign governments. |
| Commander-In-Chief | The President is in charge of the U.S. Armed Forces |
| U.S. Armed Forces | The Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps. |
| Legislative Leader | Presidents may urge Congress to pass new laws or veto bills that they do not favor. |
| Chief of Party | The President helps members of his or her political party get elected or appointed to office. |
| Guardian of the Economy | The President is concerned with such things as unemployment, high prices, taxes, business profits, and the general prosperity of the country. |
| Examples of Responsibilities: Awarding medals to the winners of college scholarships Congratulating astronauts on their journey into space Greeting visitors to the White House Making a patriotic speech on the Fourth of July | Chief of State |
| Examples of Responsibilities: Appointing someone to serve as head of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Holding a Cabinet meeting to discuss government business Reading reports about problems of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) | Chief Executive |
| Examples of Responsibilities: Traveling to London to meet with British leaders Entertaining Japanese diplomats in the White House Writing a message or a letter to the leaders of Russia | Chief Diplomat |
| Examples of Responsibilities: Inspecting a Navy yard Deciding, in wartime, whether to bomb foreign cities Calling out troops to stop a riot at the request of the state's legislature or governor | Commander-In-Chief |
| Examples of Responsibilities: Inviting members of Congress to lunch i the White House Signing a bill of Congress Making a speech in Congress | Legislative Leader |
| Examples of Responsibilities: Choosing leading party members to serve in the Cabinet Traveling to California to speak at a rally for a party nominee to the U.S. Senate | Chief of Party |
| Examples of Responsibilities: Meeting with economic advisors to discuss ways to reduce unemployment Meeting with business and labor leaders to discuss their needs and problems | Guardian of the Economy |
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