1. To what political party does the current president belong? Democratic Party.
2. In what ways can a sitting president work on behalf of his party? Helping pass his parties favorable bills without a veto.
3. In what ways can the president’s party continue to work on his behalf? They can continue pushing laws in the senate and the house and they can also allow time to re-group and re-strategize.
Example: President Obama picking his environmental cabinet members.
Source: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1208/16674.html
Date: 1/7/09
How does it relate? Choosing leading party members to serve in the cabinet is an example of being a party leader.
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Holding a cabinet meeting to discuss government business is an example of being chief executive.
Chief of State:
1. When has a president visited U.S. cities in distress? President Obama visited New York after hurricane.
2. How would the president play the role of chief of state in dealing with foreign leaders? He could play this role by going to a country if a natural disaster happened or if a traumatic experience happened.
Example: Pres. Obama greeting visitors to the White House.
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/7843284.stm
Date: January 21st, 2009.
How does this relate? Greeting visitors to the White House is an example of being chief of state.
Chief Diplomat:
1. Which foreign leaders had the president recently hosted at the White House? Which nations has the president recently visited? What have been the motivating reasons for these visits? Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. The President also hosted British PM David Cameron at a recent state dinner. Russia and Sweden. G-20 Summit.
2. Which countries have been traditional allies of the United States? Do these friendly relationships remain strong today? France, Great Britain, Australia, Canada, Israel, Spain, Italy, Yugoslavia. Yes.
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