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What are the many roles of the president? The roles the president holds are chief of state, chief executive, commander in chief, chief diplomat, and chief legislator. 1) As the chief of state, the president holds power as the ceremonial head of the government, which gives him national exposure and increases popularity (helps deal with Congress). 2) As the chief executive, the president's role is to enforce acts of Congress, judgments of federal courts, and treaties signed by the US. He carries out duties. He also has the power to grant reprieves and pardons. 3) As the commander in chief, the president is the civilian head of the military. He does not actually lead troops to battle. His role is to keep the brief case which contains the codes necessary for nuclear attack. 4) As the chief diplomat, the president's role is to recognize foreign government, make treaties, and executive agreements. He has the diplomatic recognition to acknowledge a foreign government as legitimate. 5) As the chief legislator, the role of the president is to influence the making of laws. The president helps set the policy agenda for the nation through his State of the Union Message that the Constitution requires him to give each year (message is addressed to people of the world, American people, & Congress).