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Get a computer off of the cart and log-on.Take out or pull up your letter to a congressman (draft- electronic or hard copy.
As you arrive…Slide2
Write about the following prompt-Warm-upSlide3
The Executive BranchRequirements, Terms, and Roles of the PresidentSlide4
enforce lawsexecute lawscarry out lawsRole of the Executive BranchSlide5
35 years oldNative born American citizen
Resident of the US for at least 14 years
Qualifications for PresidentSlide6
Barack Obama44th PresidentPreviously- Senator from IL
54
years
old (August 4, 1961)
Our PresidentSlide7
Elections every 4 yearsUS uses the Electoral College – not direct voteElectoral College currently has 538 members
100 + 435 + 3 (for D.C.) = 538
270 electoral votes are needed to win an election
Electing the PresidentSlide8Slide9
NUMBER OF SENATORS +NUMBER OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE=
NUMBER OF ELECTORATES FOR EACH STATE
Numbers in Electoral CollegeSlide10
1 term = 4 yearsPresident can only serve 2 terms (8 years)
22
nd
Amendment
No more than 10 years if the President succeeded to office midterm
Term of PresidentSlide11
$400,000.00 per year$50,000.00 expense account
White House, offices, staff, fleet of cars, Air Force 1, Camp David, medical, dental, travel and entertainment expenses, Secret Service, pension (retirement for life)
Salary and BenefitsSlide12
“The President in Waiting”“I am the Vice President, I am nothing, but I may be everything.” John Adams (1st VP)Qualifications- same as the President
Terms- same as the President
Salary/Benefits- $230,700 + expenses
Duties of the VP
President of the Senate (votes in the event of a tie)
To help decide the question of presidential disability – 25
th
Amendment
The Vice PresidentSlide13
Given more power in recent yearsExamplesGore was an environmental advisor to ClintonCheney advised Bush of foreign policy issues
The Vice
President continued…Slide14
Vice President- Joe BidenSlide15
Vice PresidentSpeaker of the House
President Pro Tempore
Secretary of State
Secretary of Treasury
Secretary of Defense
Attorney General
Presidential SuccessionSlide16
Constitution states that the President must deliver the “State of the Union” every year
Today given as a televised speech in January
Give Executive Orders- rule or command that has the force of law
Appoint Judges, Cabinet Members, and Ambassadors
Send troops into battle
Powers of the PresidentSlide17
Grant Pardons- declaration of forgiveness and freedom from punishment
Grant Reprieves- delay of punishment until a higher court can hear the case
Grant Amnesty- give a pardon to a group of people
Powers of the President continued…Slide18
Foreign policy – overall plan for dealing with other nationsBasic goalsEnsure national securityInternational tradePromote world peace
Promote democracy
The President & Foreign PolicySlide19
Tools of Foreign PolicyCreating Treaties and Executive Agreements
Appointing Ambassadors
Foreign Aid
International Trade
Trade sanctions- limiting trade in efforts to punish another country
Embargo- a group of countries prohibited from trading with a certain country
Military Force- Commander in Chief
The President & Foreign
Policy continued…Slide20
First LadiesHave also gained power
Now have an office and a staff
Example:
Nancy Reagan—Just Say No drug campaign
Hillary Clinton—Improve Health Care
Laura Bush—Improve Education/Literacy
Michelle Obama—End childhood obesitySlide21
Job = to advise the president15 total membersGroup of presidential advisors; top 15 positions of each executive departmentKnown as “Secretary of…” except Department of Justice who is known as the Attorney GeneralCabinet members must be approved by Congress
The Presidential CabinetSlide22
The Cabinet
John Kerry
Secretary of StateSlide23Slide24
Cabinet PositionsSecretary of StateSecretary of the TreasurySecretary of DefenseAttorney General
Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of
Labor
Secretary of Homeland Security
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Secretary of Transportation
Secretary of Energy
Secretary of Education
Secretary of Veterans AffairsSlide25Slide26
Complete the Executive Branch Livebinder Activity by Monday.QUIZ Monday- Legislative Branch and Executive Branch of Government Notes
Homework-