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The Presidency/Executive Branch
- I. Qualifications/ Term
- A. Qualifications
- 1. Constitutional Guidelines
- a. He/she must be at least 35 years old.
- b. He/she must be a naturally born citizen.
- c. He/she must have lived in U.S. for at least 14
years. - 2. Other Requirements
- a. Must have access to money.
- b. He/she must be from a
major political party. - c. He/she should have
experience in government (only 5 have had no
experience).
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- B. Term
- 1. Before 1951 the president could serve as long
as he wanted. The only president that served
more than eight years was Franklin D. Roosevelt
who served from 1932-1945. - 2. In 1951 the 22 Amendment was passed that
limited a president to two four year terms.
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- II. Electing the President
- A. The Electoral College
- 1. Established by the Constitution, each state
would have as many electors as they do senate and
House of Representative members. Therefore, a
candidate could win more votes, but lose the
election. - 2000 Results
- BushRed
- GoreBlue
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- B. Reforming the Electoral College
- 1. Direct Popular Election- The winner is the
candidate with the most votes. - 2. The candidate could win a share of the states
electoral college votes.
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- III. Salary
- A. About 450,000 a year. Changed from 250,000
a year. - B. Pension about 148,000 a year.
- C. Free housing, airfare.
- Question Is this enough money for the most
powerful man in the world?
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- IV. The Cabinet
- A. Basic facts
- 1. 14 secretaries, the vice president, and other
top officials. - 2. The President appoints cabinet members, but
the Senate must confirm them.
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- B. Role of the Cabinet
- 1. Cabinet members are responsible for the
executive departments. For example, the
Secretary of Defense is responsible for the armed
forces. - 2. Advising the President.
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- V. Presidential Powers
- A. Constitutional Powers
- 1. Chief of the armed forces.
- 2. Makes treaty with foreign governments.
- 3. Appoints Supreme Court justices.
- 4. Passes or vetoes bills.
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- B. Limits of Power
- 1. Congressional Override- If the president
rejects (vetoes) a bill, Congress can override it
with a two-thirds vote. - 2. War Powers Act- The president can commit
troops anywhere in the world for 60 days, but
must seek approval by Congress. - 3. The Supreme Court can declare a bill passed
by Congress and the President unconstitutional.
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- VI. Roles of the President
- Head of State- The president represents the U.S.
and performs ceremonial roles. - B. Chief Diplomat-Signs treaties with other
foreign leaders with the approval of the Senate.
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- C. Chief Executive
- 1. Executive Orders-Rules that have the force of
the law. For example, Gore promising to do away
with racial profiling. - 2. Reprieve- Postponement of legal punishment.
Example Ford pardoning Nixon for his actions as
president. - 3. Pardon- Release from legal punishment.
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- D. Chief Legislator and Chief Economist
- 1. Gives the Congress an outline of his economic
plans. - 2. Vetoes bills from Congress.
- 3. The President has the responsibility of
preparing the budget.
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- E. Party Leader
- 1. The presidents job is to promote the
political party he/she is from. The president
may give speeches for other candidates running
for his/her political party.
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- F. Commander In Chief- In charge of all the
armed forces (navy, army, air force, marines).
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