TCI Chapter 9 The Constitution A More Perfect Union How has the Constitution created a more perfect union Structure of the Constitution Preamble Statement of purpose 6 main goals Articles I Legislative Branch ID: 761209
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TCI Chapter 9 The Constitution: A More Perfect UnionHow has the Constitution created “a more perfect union”
Structure of the Constitution Preamble: Statement of purpose6 main goals Articles: I: Legislative Branch II: Executive BranchIII: Judicial BranchIV: Relations among statesV: Amendment ProcessVI: Federal PowerVII: RatificationAmendments:27 Total1st 10 called the Bill of Rights
Article II: EXECUTIVE Branch (9.4)
Purpose & Headed By Purpose:To carry out the lawsHeaded By:President, Vice President + 15 Cabinets Click image for video clip
Some of the Major Duties
Office Holders for Executive Office Number Term Selection RequirementsPresident1 (with 15 Cabinets)Can serve 2 termsEach Term is 4 years Elected through Electoral College (election compromise) 35 years + Natural Born US Citizen Resident in US for 14 Years Vice President 1 Serves in conjunction with the President Can run for President after 2 years as VP - Picked as a running mate by the Presidential candidate and their Party officials Same as Pres.
The Cabinet 15 advisors to the President & Vice PresidentJob Title = Secretary of ______________Except head of Dept. of Justice = Attorney General Each advisor heads a DepartmentDepartment of______________Education Justice Defense Health and Human servicesThe Secretaries report to the President and advise him on issues concerning their specific area of interest "The Cabinet." The White House . The White House, n.d. Web. 07 Jan. 2016
The Cabinet "From the President's Cabinet to Your Kitchen Cabinet: 5 Facts About the USDA." Externs On the Hill RSS . N.p ., n.d. Web. 07 Jan. 2016.
Removing the President Congress has the power to impeach the presidentImpeach = to formally accuse the president of crimesIf the House votes to impeach, the Senate puts the President on trial The Senate becomes the jury If found guilty, the president is removed from officeFYI:Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton were both impeached by the House but acquitted by the Senate (which means they were not removed from office)Jackson – Violating the Tenure of Office ActClinton – Perjury and Obstruction of JusticeRichard Nixon resigned before he could be impeached
Executive Orders What are they?“A rule or order issued by the president to an executive branch of the government and having the force of law” ( Google Search. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Jan. 2016 .) Who has used them?“President George Washington issued the first executive order in 1789. Since then, all U.S. presidents have issued executive orders…” (http://usgovinfo.about.com/) "Here Is What President Obama." Washington Post . The Washington Post, n.d. Web. 07 Jan. 2016.
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