What does the president do when he is chief legislator?

Answer 1

Although only Congress has the actual power to make laws, the president (chief legislator) can voice his/her own ideas and opinions to Congress while they draft legislation. The President does this through speeches, promoting his/her agenda and by meeting with Congress to discuss policy.

Answer 2

Chief Legislator of the US is the President, who gives information to Congress to consider through the State of the Union address and recommendations for consideration of new statutes, and who signs or vetoes legislation.

Answer 3

As Chief Legislator, one of the jobs of the US president is to give information and recommendations to Congress, and he is responsible for signing or vetoing legislation approved by Congress.

Answer 4

nothing just sits around eating twinkies!! BUM!!

Answer 5

the president is in charge of the military.

Answer 6

Governors usually prepare a budget for the legislature to consider. They usually make up a "laundry list" of legislature they want to see passed.

Answer 7

A president who is a chief legislator is actively involved in the drafting and passing of laws. In the United States, the president does not hold this role.

Answer 8

As Chief Legislator, the President's job is to give information to Congress via the State of the Union, to recommend measures for Congress to consider, and to sign or veto bills.

Answer 9

Able to voice his/her own opinions to Congress.