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Article 2 of the Constitution

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Executive Branch

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Function of Executive Branch

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To enforce the law

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Roles of the President: (8)

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  1. Chief of State
  2. Chief Executive
  3. Chief Administration
  4. Chief Diplomat
  5. Commander in Chief
  6. Chief Legislator
  7. Chief of Party
  8. Chief Citizen
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*since WWII – President of USA considered to be?

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the MOST POWERFUL POSITION IN THE WORLD!

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Chief of State

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ceremonial head of the government & symbol of the American people

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Chief Executive

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power to enforce the law (most powerful position in the world)

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Chief Administration

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CEO of the federal government (employs about 4 million people)

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Chief Diplomat

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Architect of foreign policy (relationship with other countries)

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Commander in Chief

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head of the US armed forces (1.4 million)

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Chief Legislator

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architect of public policy (ideas for laws)

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Chief of Party

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leader of their political party

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Chief Citizen

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the representative of all the people of the USA

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7 Powers of the President

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  1. Appointment Power
  2. Power to convene Congress
  3. Power to make Treaties
  4. Executive Orders
  5. Veto Power
  6. Commander in Chief power
  7. Pardoning Power
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Appointment Power

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(Cabinet, Federal judges, etc.) *about 4,000

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Power to convene Congress

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(State of the Union Address, special session)

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Power to Make Treaties

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(agreement between two or more countries)

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Executive Orders

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(a rule or order issued by the president to an executive branch of the government and having the force of law) Like a law within the executive branch!

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Veto Power

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(reject legislation)

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Commander in Chief power

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(Head of the armed forces)

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Pardoning Power

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(grant releases to criminals)

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Formal Qualifications of President

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  1. Be a “natural born citizen”
  2. Be at least 35 yrs old
  3. Have lived in the USA for at least 14 yrs
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President’s term

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22 Amendment
2 4-year terms or no more than 10 yrs

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Salary of President?

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$400,000
$50,000 per year expense account

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Fringe Benefits of President

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2 houses:
White House – 4 main floors – 132 rooms
35 BATHROOMS
3 KITCHENS
55 THOUSAND SQUARE FEET
Camp David – summer retreat
Air Force One – (2) – over 4,000 sq. ft home!
Cadillac One/The Beast
Marine One
Free health care
Pension ($200,000)
Lifetime secret service protection

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White House
4 main floors – 132 rooms 35 BATHROOMS 3 KITCHENS 55 THOUSAND SQUARE FEET
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Camp David
summer retreat
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Air Force One
(2) – over 4,000 sq. ft home!
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Cadillac One
The Beast
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President's helicopter
Marine One
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25th Amendment deals with?
Presidential succession & disability
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Presidential Succession:
Becomes president in the event of death, disability, or resignation
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Vice president will become acting president if:
The president informs Congress, in writing, that he/she is unable to perform his duties The vice president and the majority of the Cabinet inform Congress, in writing, that the president is unable to perform duties
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Impeachment:
The charge of high crimes and misdemeanors covers allegations of misconduct by officials
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2 Formal Duties of Vice President
1. Preside over the Senate Can’t debate Only vote to break a tie *(President pro tempore) – presides in absence of vice-pres. 2. Help decide disability of president Chosen by the presidential candidate Chosen to “balance the ticket”?
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Unofficial roles of Vice President
1. Spokesperson for the president! 2. Represent president at important events/ceremonies
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Salary of Vice President
Salary: $230,700
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D.C. Residence of Vice President
US Naval Observatory
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Presidential selection: 2 steps
1. Popular Vote (people) 2. Electoral College
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Electoral College: (electors)
A group of people chosen from each state to formally select the President & Vice President They are “free” to vote against the popular vote! (rarely do!)
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Representation in the Electoral College
based on the *number of representatives (435) + senators (100) + 3 for Washington D.C. = *Total of 538
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How much electoral college votes does the President need to win?
Must get 270 to win!
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Oval Office
Place where the President does their work! West wing of the White House
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Why is the Electoral College important?
1. Protects against the tyranny of the majority 2. Discourages voter fraud 3. Gives a voice to both the large and small states
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Four divisions of the Executive branch
1. President 2. Vice President 3. FederalAgencies/*The Cabinet 4. Independent Agencies/Commissions
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Federal/Executive agencies under control of?
the president
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The Cabinet started as a _____ by ______
Custom; George Washington
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Original four executive departments of the Cabinet:
1. Dept. of State – Thomas Jefferson 2. Dept. of Treasury – Alexander Hamilton 3. Dept. of Defense – Henry Knox 4. Dept. of Justice – Edmund Randolph
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How many executive departments in the Cabinet?
15
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Each agency/department is headed by
a secretary
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Department of Justice which is the only department headed by
the Attorney General
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Secretaries are appointed by ______ and confirmed by ________
President; the Senate
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Jobs of the secretaries:
1. Administer their department/agency 2. Advise the president
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Oldest department:
Department of State
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Largest department:
Department of Defense
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Newest Department:
Department of Homeland Security (terrorism) – 2001 – includes the Secret Service (protect the president)
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Secretaries who work closest w/ President:
Sec. of Defense and Sec. of State
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Independent Agencies/Commision
Not under direct control of the president!
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Indepndent Agencies run outside the _____
Cabinet departments Why? Keep them away from political pressures/influences Run as a semi-private business/ not totally funded by the government
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How many independent agencies
150 of them
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Examples of independent agencies (6)
1. NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration 2. Federal Reserve: US Banking 3. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency 4. FDA (Food and Drug Administration 5. US Postal Service 6. CIA (Central Intelligence Agency
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First lady:
wife of the president No official role in the government
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Unofficial roles of the first lady
1. Involvement in political campaigns 2. Management of White House 3. Hostess for all White House parties/dinners
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White House personal staff
500 *(Personal staff)
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Top 6 positions of the white house staff
1. Chief of staff 2. Press Secretary 3. Executive Office of the President 4. National Security Director 5. Director of National Intelligence Agency 6. White House Council
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Chief of staff
President’s private secretary *(White House manager)
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Press secretary
President’s public spokesperson
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Executive office of the president
(EOP) – main advisors on foreign and domestic policy (experts)
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National Security Director
in charge of nation’s security
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White House Council
Lawyer
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How much employees in White House
3-4 Thousand
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Secret Service:
personal protection for the president and vice president and their families
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Some jobs at the White House (5)
1. Secretaries 2. Butlers 3. Housekeepers 4. Cooks 5. Gardeners

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