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Head

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President

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Purpose

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Execute laws

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Presidents role

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Chief of state
  Ceremonial head of the country
Chief Executive
  Hold executive power of Gov.
Chief Administrator
  Head of gov's civilian employees
Chief Diplomat
  Architect of American foreign Policy
Commander in Chief
  In charge of military
Chief Legislator
  Sets the overall congressional agenda
Chief of Party
  Head of his political party
Chief Citizen
  Represents all people
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Presidential Succession Act

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Who get to be pres if dies
  Vice President
  Speaker of the house
  President Pro Tempore
  Secretary of State
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Qualifications for Pres.

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35y/o
Natural born citizen
Live 14 years in US

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Presidential Term

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4 years

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22nd Amendment

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2 terms or 10 years

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Benefits

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$400,000
The White House
Air Force One
Security
Camp David
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VP Responsibilities

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Presides in the Senate
Votes if tie
Becomes pres if pres dies
He helps decide on matters concerning presidential disability

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How pres is elected

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Primary Elections
  Delegates chosen for national convention
National Convention
  Choose the presidential candidate
General Election
  Choose electors
Electoral College
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Electoral College

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Chooses President and Vice President
12th amendment
Electors got separately for Pres. & VP
Number of congressmen = number of electors
In order to win you have to have majority
What if no one gets majority?
The Pres. is chosen by House of Representatives
VP chosen by Senate

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Pres. Executive Powers

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Executes law
  Must enforce law passed by congress
Ordinance power- executive order
  Directive rule or regulation that has effect of law
Appointing power
  The pres. appoints positions
  Senate must approve
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Pres. Diplomatic Powers

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Make treaties
Must be approved by senate
Executive agreements
Pact between pres. and a foreign leader
Power of Recognition
Pres. acknowledges the legal existence of a country and it’s gov.

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Pres. Military Power

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Commander in Chief

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War powers resolution

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Pres. can mobilize the troops for 60 days, after that, congresses approval

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Presidential Legislative Powers

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Power to recommend legislation
Veto power
Special session of congress

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Power to recommend legislation

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State of the union address

Federal Budget

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Veto power

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Sign the bill
Veto the bill
Do nothing-10 Days
Pocket Veto

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Special session of congress

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Only deal with one subject

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Presidents Judicial Power

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President can grant a reprieve
Postponement of the execution of a sentence
Pardon
Legal forgiveness of a crime
Commutation
Reduction of a sentence or a fine imposed by a court
Amnesty
General pardon offered to a group of law breakers

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Executive Office of the pres

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White House Office
  Personal Staff
National Security Council
  Advise president on foreign affairs and nation security
Office of management and budget
  Help prepare federal budget
Council of economic advisors
  Advise president on economy
Office of National Drug Control Policy
Cabinet
  Department heads
  Political appointees