Chief Diplomat

Chief of state's role

Ceremonial head of the United States. Symbol of the nation and represents the American people.

President Influences laws through relationships with congressmen

Obama with Speaker of House John Boehner, Senator Harry Reid, Mitch McConnell,

and Senator Charles E. Shumer working on budget deal.

Obama uses a pocket veto to get things fixed on a bill

Regulatory Agencies

These are a few of the regulatory agencies. The main goal of these agencies are to punish those harm our country.

The president is responsible for enforcing the “laws of the land.” Referring to the Constitution and federal laws, also protecting his people from harm.

The president and the executive branch enforcing the laws and meeting with the people of the United States.

Use of the Military within the U.S

Authorizes intervention during riots

President Lyndon B. Johnson ordered in troops to break up the 1967 Detroit Riots

Military use within USA (cont.)

U.S. Military army

Visits Areas During Times of Crisis

President Obama helping people in Joplin, Missouri affected by a twister

Bill Clinton campaigning for Alison Grimes

President Speaks at Rallies for Their Party’s Nominee for Senate

Influencing Foreign Policy

President Reagan speaking in West Berlin in 1987 in an effort to end communism in East Germany.

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BibliographyLisaSlide # ___: WWII Treaty http://WWIItreaty.comSlide # ___: Embargo of Cuba http://emargoofcuba.comSlide # ___: Negotiating peace with Mexico http://peacemexico.com