Question

below are several actions that the president may take. write the correct role of the president for each.
ex: meeting with arab oil leaders to establish a more stable price for oil. : chief diplomat

1. delivering the state of the union address in front of congress.
2. telling congress he wants to raise in the minimum wage.
3. sending the national guard to help out tornado victims in florida.
4. throwing out the first pitch at the world series opening game.
5. signing a bill sent to him by congress.
6. choosing a member of his party to serve as secretary of state.
7. making a patriotic speech on veterans day.
8. holding a cabinet meeting to discuss the war on terror.
9. traveling to new hampshire to campaign for the up coming elections.
10. meeting with labor leaders to discuss a strike by airline employees.
11. greeting visitors to the white house.
12. awarding commissions to those who have recently graduated from the naval academy.
13. hosting a party in honor of the prime minister of england.
14. vetoing a bill that would raise taxes by 2%.
15. presenting mrs. ugarte - caffyn with the national teacher of the year award

Explanation:

1. The State of the Union Address is a key part of the President's role in influencing the legislative agenda, so it is related to the role of Chief Legislator.
2. Proposing policy (raising the minimum wage) to Congress is also part of the Chief Legislator role as it involves shaping legislation.
3. Sending the National Guard (which is under the President's control as Commander - in - Chief) for disaster relief is an exercise of the Commander - in - Chief role.
4. Throwing the first pitch at a sports event is a ceremonial act, so it is related to the Chief of State role.
5. Signing a bill is a legislative - related action (as part of the law - making process), so it is the Chief Legislator role.
6. Choosing a cabinet member (Secretary of State) is an exercise of the Chief Executive role (appointing officials to run the executive branch).
7. A patriotic speech on a national day is a ceremonial and symbolic act, so it is the Chief of State role.
8. Holding a cabinet meeting (to discuss a policy - related issue like the War on Terror) is part of the Chief Executive role (managing the executive branch).
9. Campaigning for elections is related to the role of Party Leader (promoting the party's candidates).
10. Meeting with labor leaders (to discuss a labor - related issue) is part of the Chief Executive role (managing relations within the country, especially in the economic and labor sphere).
11. Greeting visitors (a ceremonial act at the White House) is the Chief of State role.
12. Awarding commissions (a formal, ceremonial act related to the military academy) is the Chief of State role.
13. Hosting a foreign leader (Prime Minister of England) is a diplomatic - ceremonial act, so it is the Chief Diplomat role.
14. Vetoing a bill (a legislative power) is the Chief Legislator role.
15. Presenting an award (a ceremonial act to honor a citizen) is the Chief of State role.

Answer:

1. Chief Legislator
2. Chief Legislator
3. Commander - in - Chief
4. Chief of State
5. Chief Legislator
6. Chief Executive
7. Chief of State
8. Chief Executive
9. Party Leader
10. Chief Executive
11. Chief of State
12. Chief of State
13. Chief Diplomat
14. Chief Legislator
15. Chief of State