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The Executive BranchARTICLE II
Executive BranchEnforces laws made by Congress
Led by President
President appoints Cabinet
2Section 1: The PresidencyThe President -the Chief Executive officer -4 year term -Limited to 2 full terms or 10 years maximum
Vice President -4 year term
Section 1: ElectorsElectoral College elects the President
The # of Electors equals the # of Senators and Representatives + 3 for Washington D.C.. Total= 538 Voters
Section 1: Election DayCongress determines the Election Day
The Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November
Section 1: QualificationsMust be a Natural Born Citizen
Must be at least 35 years old
Must live in the US for 14 years
Section 1: Oath of OfficeMust take an Oath Given at Inauguration, January 20thI do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States
Executive BranchLine of Succession: Vice-President, Speaker of House, President Pro Tempore, members of presidents cabinet
Executive Branch4 situations where line of succession used:
1) Dies2) Becomes disabled3) Resigns4) Impeached or convicted
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Line of Succession: ExamplesWilliam Henry Harrison: John TylerZachary Taylor: Milliard Fillmore*Abraham Lincoln: Andrew Johnson*James A Garfield: Chester Arthur*William McKinley: Theodore RooseveltWarren G Harding: Calvin CoolidgeFDR: Harry Truman*JFK: Lyndon B JohnsonPowers of the PresidentSECTION 2Section 2: Military PowersCommander in Chief: -Army, Navy, USMC, Air Force, etc -State militia (National Guard)Can grant pardons and reprievesSelects a Cabinet to advise him
Section 2: Treaties & Appointments, and VacanciesMake treaties with 2/3 vote of the SenateAppoints officials such as: - Supreme Court judges - federal officialsFill vacancies if Senate is not in session
Roles of President7 major roles
1) Chief Executive
Makes sure laws are enforced (military/police)
Roles of President2) Chief Legislator
-influences work of Congress; recommends, signs, & veto laws
Roles of President3) Chief of Economy
-deals w/ unemployment, high prices & taxes
Roles of President4) Commander-in-Chief
Head of militaryHas final word in how war is fought
Roles of President5) Chief Diplomat
-directs relationships w/ other countries-signs treaties-keeps friendly relations w/ other countries
Roles of President6) Chief of State
-Acts as symbol of U.S.-Meets w/ visiting foreign leaders-Performs ceremonies (awards medals to worthy citizens)
Roles of President 7) Chief of Party
-Head of political party-Makes speeches & helps other party-Chooses party members to serve in Cabinet
Section 3: Presidential DutiesGive State of the Union AddressCarry out the laws of the USApprove or Veto Bills
Section 4: ImpeachmentPresident, Vice President, & other federal officials can be Impeached: -removed from office - for treason, bribery, or other high crimes
Former & Current President
24Presidential Info.President earns $400,000 per year, along with a $50,000 expense account, a $100,000 nontaxable travel account, and $19,000 for entertainment
Beginning in 1959, all living former presidents receive roughly $192,000, travel funds, an office and a staff 25Presidential SalariesDate Amount 2008
$25,000 $566,000 $50,000 $865,000 $75,000 $1,714,000 $100,000 $875,000 $200,000 $1,135,000 $400,000 $491,000
26The White House
27Inside the White House
Camp David
Mountain based military hideout in Fredericks, MD used in times of high security29Blair House14 Guest rooms9 Staff bathrooms35 Bathrooms4 Dinning roomsExercise roomHair SalonKitchensLaundry FacilitiesFlower Shop
Official guest house located next to White House. 30Presidential State CarWilliam Taft state car 1909
Presidential State CarJFK state car prior to assassination in 1963
Presidential State Car
33Presidential Car at Inaugural Address
34Air Force One
35Air Force One AmmenitiesCapable of refueling midair; unlimited travel range 4,000 square feet of floor space on three levels, including an extensive suite for the President that features a large office, lavatory, and conference room. Also includes a medical suite that can function as an operating room, and a doctor is permanently on board. The planes two food preparation galleys can feed 100 people at a time.Air Force One also has quarters for those who accompany the President, including senior advisors, Secret Service officers, traveling press, and other guests. Several cargo planes typically fly ahead of Air Force One to provide the President with services needed in remote locations
Inside Air Force One
Marine One
39Questions1) What are the 3 qualifications in order to run for president?2) How long is a presidents term of office? 3) What is the maximum numbers of terms a president can serve?4) How many roles does the president have? What are these roles?5)What is the line of succession?6) What are 4 situations in which the line of succession is used?
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