September 25, 2006 Chapter 7: The President and the Executive Branch

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September 25, 2006 Chapter 7 The President and
the Executive Branch

• Section 1 The President and Vice President

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BW1 What is a presidential elector?

• An Electoral College member who actually chooses
  the president and vice president after the
  popular votes have been cast

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BW2 What is the maximum number of years that a
US president can serve in office?

• According to the 22nd Amendment, 10 years

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BW3 What was the purpose of the 25th Amendment?

• If the president dies or leaves office, the vice
  president becomes president it also gives the
  vice president a role in determining whether a
  president is unable to do the job

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Foldablepage 164

• Fold paper into thirds from top to bottom.
• Turn horizontally and label as shown.
• Write what you know and want to know. As you
  read, write what you learn.

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Qualifications for President

• At least 35 years old
• Native-born American citizen
• Resident of US for at least 14 years

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Electing a President

• Every 4 years
• Indirect method of election Electoral College
• Number of electors number of senators and
  representatives
• Winner take all system
• Must win 270 out of 538 electors

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Term of Office

• 4 year terms originally no limits
• 22nd Amendment limit of 2 terms total of 10
  years
• Salary Benefits 400, 000 plus expenses
  travel

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The Vice President

• Elected through Electoral College system
• Same qualifications as president
• Usually not very visible to public
• Can become president

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Presidential Succession

• 1947 Presidential Succession Actline of
  succession after Vice President
• 25th Amendment vice president becomes president
  chooses new vice president
• Used 3 times

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Class work (?)

• Re-teaching worksheet
• Vocabulary Activity 7
• Must be turned in at end of class