Article II

The Executive Branch

(President)

President Facts

The powers of the President are split into 5 categories:1. Commander in Chief

2. Chief Executive

3. Chief of State

4. Chief of Legislator

5. Chief of Party

Commander in Chief

Commands all of our Armed Forces Can only mobilize troops but cannot declare war

Only Congress has that ability Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard,

and state militias are under their authority

Chief Executive

Make sure the Country is running smoothly Cabinet Makes sure they are doing their job

Chief of State

In charge of all foreign relations One person to represent the U.S. Meet with foreign leaders Host foreign leaders Negotiate treaties with other countries

Needs Senate 2/3 approval to do so

Chief Legislator

Approve or disapprove of a law

Chief of Party

Upon winning the Presidential election the President becomes the head of their party.

Democrat or Republican Makes decisions regarding the make up of

the party