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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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