| A | B |
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| Chief of State | Ceremonial Head of Government. The President is the living symbol of the United States. This job includes mostly ceremonial duties like congratulating famous Americans and taking part in traditions. |
| Chief Executive | Head of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government. The President enforces US laws, creates policies, hires and fires officials within the executive branch, etc. |
| Chief Legislator | Proposer of the legislative agenda. Only Congress can pass legislation but the President can make strong suggestions about what laws he would like to see passed. He also has the power to sign or veto bills. |
| Commander in Chief | Head of the Armed Forces. Only Congress can declare war but Presidents can send troops into combat without Congressional approval for a short time. |
| Chief Diplomat | Architect of American Foreign Policy. The Constitution gives only the President the ability to make treaties with other countries. |
| Chief of the Party | Leader of the political party he belongs too. He uses his influence to back party candidates, raise money for campaigns, and appoint party officials. |
| Chief Citizen | Representative of all the people. As a citizen of the United States, the President demonstrates this role by fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of citizens. |
| Three officials appointed by the President | Ambassadors, Federal Judges, Cabinet Members |
