60 Second Civics: Role of President Pt. 15: President as Commander in Chief

Different presidents have defied attempts at stereotyping them. Thomas Jefferson was a president who saw his role in simpler terms than others before him.

Explains reasons executive authority has grown substantially over time.

The President is required to ensure that the laws outlined in the Constitution are executed, to fulfill the presidential mandate, and to defend and protect the Constitution. These are known as executive powers and they adapt as national...

Explains the importance of the President's role as a world figure and as a symbol of America, and as a leader at home.

Outlines the president's foreign policy responsibilities according to Article II of the Constitution, and the role Congress plays in supporting the president.

Presidential power depends on how well the President can inspire others, work within the checks and balances imposed on the office, and the ability to shape public opinion and win support for issues. The President must also be cognizant...

The President is responsible for making treaties, but they still need to be ratified by the Senate.

The President acts as the public face of the United States in matters of foreign policy. This involves, for example, appointing ambassadors and consuls, recognizing or not recognizing other governments, and receiving foreign dignataries.

Discusses the ideas that the Framers had about the role of a president in the new government.

President Jackson used his veto power more than all previous presidents combined, which greatly increased the power of the presidency.