Powers of the President
Chief Executive
Must carry out the national law.
Ex. He must make sure all laws are enforced no matter what.
Chief Diplomat
Decides how we treat other countries.
Ex. He can decide if we should be nice to other countries or not.
Commander in Chief
Is in charge of the armed forces.
Ex. He can decide to send forces the other counties during war.
Legislative Leader
Gives the final say on a law.
Ex. If a law is passed he gives the final say on it and can veto it.
Head of state
Greats other countries leaders and takes care of them while they are in the country.
Ex. If a leader from another country comes to america the president will take them to eat and take care of them while they are in the country.
Economic Leader
He must plan the budget for the country.
Party Leader
He is the leader of his party so this party backs him and wants to get them reelected.
Ex. Obama is the leader of democrats.