Matching Pairs Roles of the President Online version Review by Christa Lukasik 1 Judicial enforcer 2 Chief of State 3 Chief Legislator 4 Party Chief 5 Commander in Chief 6 Chief Executive 7 Chief Diplomat President Ford granted Former President Nixon a full pardon for his actions during the Watergate Affair. Sends troops into a foreign country. Signs a gasoline tax bill. Runs a meeting of heads of the Cabinet Departments. Attends the funeral of a foreign diplomat. Nominates three US ambassadors to China. Attends a fund-raising party for the President's political party.