Executive Branch Enforces laws made by Congress Led by President President appoints Cabinet Section 1 The Presidency The President the Chief Executive officer 4 year term Limited to 2 full terms or 10 years maximum ID: 786036
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The Executive Branch
ARTICLE II
Slide2Executive Branch
Enforces laws made by Congress
Led by President
President appoints Cabinet
Slide3Section 1: The Presidency
The President
-the Chief Executive officer
-4 year term
-Limited to 2 full terms or 10 years maximumVice President -4 year term
Slide4Section 1: Electors
Electoral College elects the President
The # of Electors equals the # of Senators and Representatives + 3 for Washington D.C.. Total= 538 Voters
Slide5Elector College
https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9H3gvnN468
Section 1: Election Day
Congress determines the Election Day
The Tuesday after the 1
st
Monday in November
Slide7Section 1: Qualifications
Must be a Natural Born Citizen
Must be at least 35 years old
Must live in the US for 14 years
Slide8Section 1: Oath of Office
Must take an Oath
Given at Inauguration, January 20th
“I 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
Slide9Oath of Office
https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJmrlMFHgPA
Executive Branch
Line of Succession
: Vice-President, Speaker of House, President Pro Tempore, members of president’s cabinet
Slide11Executive Branch
4 situations where line of succession used:
1) Dies
2) Becomes disabled
3) Resigns4) Impeached or convicted
Slide12Slide13Line of Succession: Examples
Slide14Powers of the President
SECTION 2
Slide15Section 2: Military Powers
Commander in Chief:
-Army, Navy, USMC, Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard
-State militia (National Guard)
Can grant pardons and reprievesSelects a Cabinet to advise him
Slide16Section 2: Treaties & Appointments, and Vacancies
Make treaties with 2/3 vote of the Senate
Appoints officials such as:
- Supreme Court judges
- federal officialsFill vacancies if Senate is not in session
Slide17Roles of President
7 major roles
1) Chief Executive
Makes sure laws are enforced (military/police)
Roles of President
2) Chief Legislator
-influences work of Congress; recommends, signs, & veto laws
Slide19Roles of President
3) Chief of Economy
-deals w/ unemployment, high prices & taxes
Slide20Roles of President
4) Commander-in-Chief
Head of military
Has final word in how war is fought
Slide21Roles of President
5) Chief Diplomat
-directs relationships w/ other countries
-signs treaties
-keeps friendly relations w/ other countries
Slide22Roles of President
6) Chief of State
-Acts as symbol of U.S.
-Meets w/ visiting foreign leaders
-Performs ceremonies (awards medals to worthy citizens)
Slide23Roles of President
7) Chief of Party
-Head of political party
-Makes speeches & helps other party
-Chooses party members to serve in Cabinet
Slide24Section 3: Presidential Duties
Give State of the Union Address
Carry out the laws of the US
Approve or Veto Bills
Slide25Section 4: Impeachment
President, Vice President, & other federal officials can be Impeached:
-removed from office
- for treason, bribery, or other high crimes
Slide26Former & Current President
Slide27Slide28Presidential 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
Slide29Presidential Salaries
Date
Amount
2014
$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
Slide30The White House
Slide31Inside the White House
Slide32Camp David
Mountain based military hideout in Fredericks, MD used in times of high security
Slide33Blair House
14 Guest rooms
9 Staff bathrooms
35 Bathrooms
4 Dinning roomsExercise roomHair Salon
Kitchens
Laundry Facilities
Flower Shop
Official guest house located next to White House.
Slide34Presidential State Car
William Taft state car 1909
Slide35Presidential State Car
JFK state car prior to assassination in 1963
Slide36Presidential State Car
Slide37Presidential Car at Inaugural Address
Slide38Air Force One
Slide39Air Force One
Ammenities
Capable 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 plane’s 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
Slide40Inside Air Force One
Slide41Slide42Marine One
Slide43Questions
1) 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?