The President of
the United States
What does the President of
the United States do?
The President of the United States
has seven different responsibilities.
The Seven Responsibilities
of the President
Commander in Chief
Chief of State
Chief Executive
Chief Diplomat
Chief Legislator
Guardian of the Economy
Chief of Party
The President of the United
States is Commander in Chief
The President is the leader of the American
military. He leads the Army, Air Force, Navy,
and Marines.
Example
The President of the United
States is Chief of State
The President is the leader of our nation and
represents our country.
Example
The President of the United
States is Chief Executive
The President enforces the laws of our
nation, and chooses officials to work for the
Executive Branch.
Example
The President of the United
States is Chief Diplomat
The President creates the foreign policy of
the United States.
Example
The President of the United
States is Chief Legislator
The president works with Congress to write
new laws. He may sign a bill into law, or veto
it.
Example
The President of the United States
is Chief Guardian of the Economy
The President creates policies that help the
economy.
Example
The President of the United
States is Chief of Party
The president supports and campaigns for
candidates who believe in their ideas.
Example
References
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Seven Roles for One President
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The President of the United States
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