The Presidency Lesson 3 shaniya tucker pd.

Civilian: one not on active duty in the armed services or not on a police or firefighting force

national security: protection of a nation—its lands and people—from foreign threats, whether from
governments, organized groups, or individual terrorists

reauthorize: the act of passing legislation into law again

military tribunal: a military court designed to try members of enemy forces during wartime, operating
outside the scope of conventional criminal and civil proceedings

treaty: a formal agreement between the governments of two or more countries

deny: to refuse to admit or acknowledge

access: freedom or ability to obtain or make use of something

executive agreement: legally binding pact between the president and the head of a foreign government
that does not require Senate approval

1. Defining Why is the commander in chief a civilian?

The President of the USA is the Commander in Chief of the American Armed Forces. By deliberate
design, that position can only be held by a civilian. It reinforces the concept that the military is
subordinate to the rule of law as created by civilians in the form of the elected government.

3. Explaining How does the president fulfill the role of commander in chief? How is the president limited
in this role?

The president oversees the U.S. Armed Forces: The Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marine
Corps. The president decides where troops shall be stationed, where ships shall be sent, and how
weapons shall be used. All military generals and admirals take their orders from the president. The
President must get authorization from Congress to declare war.

4. Explaining How does the president fulfill the role of chief diplomat? How is the president limited in
this role?

As the Chief Diplomat, the President appoints American diplomats and ambassadors. He also receives
ambassadors from countries around the world. He has the power to make the foreign policy of the
United States. He has the power to create treaties that are subject to ratification by the Senate. He has
the authority to appoint and send ambassadors and meet with ambassadors from other countries. This
constitutional authority is referred to as the "appointment power" of the President. The act of receiving
a country’s representative implies recognition of the foreign government’s legitimacy. The President has
the exclusive authority to determine which governments the United States recognizes. He also has the
power to end relations with other countries. As the Chief Diplomat, he is responsible for building foreign
relations and improving national security. Forming positive alliances is helpful in times of war and
natural disaster. Aside from sending and receiving ambassadors, he appoints executive officers.