Review the list of roles that presidents fulfill. Rank them from most important to least important. Then decide what percentage
of a given week a president should spend on each of these roles. Last, write a memorandum explaining your choices to the president. Provide reasons for your arguments.
As chief legislator he is in charge of carrying out laws passed by Congress. This is the most important role and should take up 35%. As chief executive he acts as head of state and appoints heads of federal agencies. This should be 25%. As Commander in Chief of the armed forces he is in charge of the nation's military. He sends the military to troubled areas around the world. This should be 15%. As chief diplomat he plays the role of carrying out the nation's foreign policy. He overseas the execution. He calls for peace in troubled regions. This should be 10%. As party leader, the president supports the party's platform,raises money for the party, and campaigns for the party. This should be 10%. As chief citizen he is a representative of the people. This should be 5%>
