1. Longman PoliticalScience Interactive Magleby & Light Government by the People Chapter 12 The Presidency Copyright 2009 Pearson Education, Inc., Publishing as Longman

7. Presidential Powers: Diplomat-in-Chief Copyright 2009 Pearson Education, Inc., Publishing as Longman Appointing ambassadors Receiving ambassadors Treaties Executive agreements & Congressional-executive agreements Fast-track trade authority Meeting with foreign leaders to forge ties and make formal alliances Foreign policy tools:

17. The Executive Office of the President Copyright 2009 Pearson Education, Inc., Publishing as Longman

18. The Cabinet Copyright 2009 Pearson Education, Inc., Publishing as Longman Advisory council for the president, consisting of the heads of the executive departments, the vice president, and a few other officials selected by the president Departments of Defense, Justice, State, and Treasury The Inner Cabinet The Cabinet

21. Presidents as Morale Builders Copyright 2009 Pearson Education, Inc., Publishing as Longman The President performs important ceremonial functions, in both good times and times of crisis At its finest, presidential leadership radiates national self-confidence and helps unlock the possibility for good that exists in the nation

23. Presidents as Persuaders Copyright 2009 Pearson Education, Inc., Publishing as Longman Instead of persuading lawmakers face-to-face, presidents can use their “bully pulpit” to sway public opinion

27. Presidential Approval Ratings Copyright 2009 Pearson Education, Inc., Publishing as Longman