Bell Ringer –Read pages 354-358. Answer the following questions.1. How many executive roles does the

president have?2. What amendment changed the

president’s term limit to two terms?3. How is the President the chief

diplomat? 4. What do you think is the most

important role of the President?

Silent Skits Review - Congress Look back at your powers of Congress

Chart from last unit. (or in the book at Article I Section 8)

Your group will be given 2 powers of Congress. You must silently act out that power so that the rest of the groups can guess it.

All group members must participate.

Today’s Objective: Students will examine how the functions

and powers of the executive branch were designed to meet the needs of citizens and the nation as a whole. (SS-GC-U-3)

Notes - The Presidency

Where does the Presidency fit?

Formal Qualifications of the President

“Natural born” citizen 35 years old Resident of the US for 14 years

Informal QualificationsPick 3!

experience in business, law, or public service experience in government access to large amounts of money well educated military experience moderate political beliefs no previous controversies in career or personal life pleasant and healthy appearance well developed public speaking skills

Salary and Benefits $400,000 a year in taxable income $50,000 in expenses up to $100,000 in travel Air Force One, limos, helicopters, etc. the White House (rent free!) free health care for life lifetime pension of $148,000 a year free office space, mailing services, and up to $96,000

a year for office help

Presidential Term of Office 2 terms (4 years each) – 22nd Amendment (1951)

FYI President Roosevelt served FOUR terms! He

saw the country through the Great Depression and World War II.

A VP can serve two additional terms after they take over for a president, as long as that president had already served over ½ his term.

8 Roles of the President

Chief of State Ceremonial leader - represents the U.S. at

official functions.

Heads up the federal bureaucracy like the head of a large corporation

Determines the specifics of how legislation will be implemented

Issues executive orders(Most often used in an emergency or when Congress

fails to take action on an important issue).

Chief Executive/Administrat

or

Chief Manager of the Economy

Works with Congress to write a federal budget and set tax policy.

Appoints members of the Federal Reserve Board (they control the money supply).

Chief Diplomat Oversees U.S.

foreign policy Holds talks with

foreign leaders Oversees aid to

foreign nations

Commander in Chief Responsible for the security of the nation and

the U.S. military.

Chief Legislator Proposes legislation and

influences Congress to support certain bills.

State of the Union address.

Checks/Balances

Chief of Party

Promotes his/her party platform. Works to help his/her party in Congressional

elections. Rewards loyal party members with political

favors or appointments to federal office.

Chief Citizen

Works for and represents the public’s interests.

In times of crisis, the president works to inform, inspire, and comfort the American people.

Silent Skits…. Roles of the Prez Same thing, this time you have to act out 1

role of the President.

• Using the information provided, you will create a facebook page for a U.S. President.

• Follow all instructions on the template carefully!

Exit Slip:X1: List the formal qualifications to be President.  X2: Which “Role of the President” is being used when the president set a withdrawal date for combat troops in Afghanistan?