Chapter 8 The Texas Executive Branch. The Texas Executive Branch.
Executive Branch Notes. What is the job of the executive branch? Enforce laws.
-
Upload
dale-stevens -
Category
Documents
-
view
213 -
download
0
Transcript of Executive Branch Notes. What is the job of the executive branch? Enforce laws.
![Page 1: Executive Branch Notes. What is the job of the executive branch? Enforce laws.](https://reader030.fdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022032523/56649d6f5503460f94a51369/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Executive Branch Notes
![Page 2: Executive Branch Notes. What is the job of the executive branch? Enforce laws.](https://reader030.fdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022032523/56649d6f5503460f94a51369/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
What is the job of the executive branch?
• Enforce laws
![Page 3: Executive Branch Notes. What is the job of the executive branch? Enforce laws.](https://reader030.fdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022032523/56649d6f5503460f94a51369/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Who is under the executive branch?
Federal Level• U.S. President & Vice President• Federal departments and agencies (Ex: Department of education,
FBI…etc)
State Level• Governor & Lieutenant Governor• State departments & agencies
Local Level• Mayor• City departments & agencies
![Page 4: Executive Branch Notes. What is the job of the executive branch? Enforce laws.](https://reader030.fdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022032523/56649d6f5503460f94a51369/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Requirements to be President
• At least age 35• Must live in the U.S. for at least 14 years• Must be a U.S. citizen• Must be born on U.S. soil
![Page 5: Executive Branch Notes. What is the job of the executive branch? Enforce laws.](https://reader030.fdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022032523/56649d6f5503460f94a51369/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Powers of the President
• Military- Commander and chief of the U.S. military• Diplomatic- Can make treaties with other countries,
can represent the U.S. in other countries• Appointment-Can appoint heads of departments and
judges• Legislative- Can suggest ideas for bills, can veto bills
![Page 6: Executive Branch Notes. What is the job of the executive branch? Enforce laws.](https://reader030.fdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022032523/56649d6f5503460f94a51369/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Federal Bureaucracy• Departments and agencies that help the
president carry out laws
Presidential Cabinet• Close group of advisors to the president
![Page 7: Executive Branch Notes. What is the job of the executive branch? Enforce laws.](https://reader030.fdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022032523/56649d6f5503460f94a51369/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Limits on power (Write down 2)
• President can only authorize short missions for the military (less than 30 days)
• Congress approval is needed for longer military involvement (and to declare war)
• Congress has to approve most presidential appointments
• Congress can override a presidential veto with 2/3 approval
![Page 8: Executive Branch Notes. What is the job of the executive branch? Enforce laws.](https://reader030.fdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022032523/56649d6f5503460f94a51369/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
What is the definition of a Veto?
• When the President rejects or refuses to sign a bill into law because they disagree with it.
![Page 9: Executive Branch Notes. What is the job of the executive branch? Enforce laws.](https://reader030.fdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022032523/56649d6f5503460f94a51369/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Powers of the Vice President
• Take over if something happens to the President
• Be the leader of the U.S. Senate• Assist the President when called upon
![Page 10: Executive Branch Notes. What is the job of the executive branch? Enforce laws.](https://reader030.fdocuments.us/reader030/viewer/2022032523/56649d6f5503460f94a51369/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
How often is there a Presidential Election?
• Every 4 years
How many times can someone be elected president?
• Twice