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The commander-in-chief of the US Armed Forces is the President. As commander-in-chief, he decides where the US Armed Forces should be stationed, what weapons should be used, etc. The Secretary of Defense is one of the members of his cabinet, and advises him. Note: The President cannot declare war. Congress has that power. The other roles of the President include: Chief Executive - he is the head of the Executive Branch, including 14 executive departments Chief of State - he is the example and symbol and representative of the US Chief Diplomat - Signs treaties, trade agreements, directs ambassadors, conducts foreign policy Chief Legislator - he has the power to propose bills, and he approves or vetoes all bills Chief of the Party - he helps other members of his party get elected Chief Guardian of the Economy - he manages unemployment, inflation, business, etc through taxation and legislation; he gets credit if the economy does well

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