What Presidents Do All Day: Presidential Duties

We have had forty-thee Presidents so far in American history, all of them hard-working and dedicated to their job. But what is it that Presidents do all day? Well...

They keep an eye on congress.

• One job of the President is to propose bills to Congress.
• He can also veto, or reject, bills that he doesn't approve.
• For more information on bills and laws, go here:
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyeJ55o3El0

They make peace with other countries

• A President can make treaties with other countries, if the Senate approves.
• Treaties help make peace and trust between two countries. 
• Read about a famous World War I treaty here:
• http://www.politico.com/story/2014/07/this-day-in-politics-july-10-1919-108...

They Lead the Armies

• Not on the battlefield, though!
• Presidents are the Commander-in-Chief of the US Military.

They Pardon People

If a President thinks it is important, they can pardon a national crime. But only on special occasions!

Appointing Public Offices

• The President gets to choose the positions
• of some very important people, like the
• Vice President and Supreme Court Officials!
• Here is more information about who the President picks:
• http://www.shmoop.com/executive-branch/presidential-appointments.html

What Else does the President Do?

• The President also:
• Receives foreign leaders
• Makes sure people obey the laws
• Presents to the State of the Union
• They also: http://curiosity.discovery.com/question/duties-of-united-states-president

Quiz Time!

What Can't the President do?

• Make treaties with Senate Approval
• Veto laws
• Turn lead into gold
• Pardon national crimes

Answer:

What is it called when the President Rejects a Bill?

• Rejection
• Veto
• Throwing a bill under the bus
• Treason

Answer:

What crimes can the President Pardon?

• Loitering
• National Crimes
• State Crimes
• Imaginary Crimes

ANswer:

Sources:

• http://curiosity.discovery.com/question/duties-of-united-states-president
• http://bushlibrary.tamu.edu/education/lesson_plans/roles_of_the_president/R...
• http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/seven-roles-one-president
• http://www.weeklystandard.com/articles/duties-president_759150.html