PRESIDENTIAL

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PRESIDENTIAL ROLES
PRESIDENTIAL POWERS
QUALIFICATIONS
THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Created by Article II of the Constitution
EXECUTIVE OFFICES
PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION
VICE PRESIDENTS DUTIES
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PRESIDENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
TO BE THE PRESIDENT YOU MUST FILL ALLOF THE
FORMAL REQUIREMENTS.
AGE 35
CITIZENSHIP NATURAL BORN U.S. CITIZEN
RESIDENCY HAVE LIVED IN THE U.S. AT LEAST 14 YEARS
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POWERS OF THE PRESIDENT
MILITARY POWERS
EXECUTIVE POWERS
LEGISLATIVE POWERS
DIPLOMATIC POWERS
JUDICIAL POWERS
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EXECUTIVE POWERS
EXECUTIVE POWERS ARE THOSE POWERS THE PRESIDENT
HAS AND USES TO MAKE SURE THAT FEDERAL LAW IS
CARRIED OUT. THEY INCLUDE
EXECUTING THE LAW
APPOINTING POWER
REMOVAL POWER
ORDINANCE POWER
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EXECUTING THE LAW
THE PRESIDENT HAS THE JOB, RESPONSIBILITY AND
DUTY TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL LAWS ARE ENFORCED AND
ADMINISTERED, AS PER THE CONSTITUTION ARTICLE
II, SECTION 1, CLAUSE 8 (THE PRESIDENTIAL
OATH) ARTCLE II, SECTION 3, CALLED THE TAKE
CARE POWER
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The ORDINANCE POWER
The President has the power to issue executive
orders.
An EXECUTIVE ORDER is a directive, rule, or
regulation that has the effect of law. While the
order is not an actual law, it is treated like
one.
This power is given to the President from two
sources the Constitution and Congress.
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THE APPOINTING POWER

• The President has the power to appoint nearly
  three million federal civilian employees.

• Once the President receives the consent of the
  Senate, he appoints most of the top-ranking
  officials in the Federal Government.

SENATORIAL COURTESY Presidential Appointments
Need Appointees Home Senators Approval

• Some examples are federal judges, cabinet
  members, heads of independent agencies, and
  officers of the military.

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THE REMOVAL POWER
The President can remove anyone from office who
he has appointed.
The only restriction on this power is that the
President cannot remove Supreme Court Justices
from the bench.
Three major reasons for removal are
inefficiency in office, neglect of duty, or
inappropriate behavior.
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DIPLOMATIC POWERS
THE PRESIDENTS DIPLOMATIC POWERS ARE AMONG HIS
MOST POWERFUL. THEY INCLUDE
POWER TO MAKE TREATIES
POWER OF EXECUTIVE AGREEMENTS
POWER OF RECOGNITION
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POWER TO MAKE TREATIES
treatyformal agreement between two or more
sovereign states
The President usually negotiates treaties
through the Secretary of State.
The Senate must give approval for these
international agreements with a 2/3 vote.
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POWER OF EXECUTIVE AGREEMENTS
Executive Agreements are like treaties in that
they are agreements between the President and
foreign leaders or their subordinates. They are
different in that they do not require the
approval of the Senate. They usually stem out of
previous legislation, or a previous treaty.
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THE POWER OF RECOGNITION
The President, representing the United States,
acknowledges the legal existence of that country
and its government.
This recognition is not permanent. It can
change with revolutions or changes in government.
This recognition can make or break the survival
of a new country.
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MILITARY POWERS
During wartime, the President can make critical
decisions that he feels is necessary for wartime
AS COMMANDER AND CHIEF.
The President also has the power to send troops
into combat, without approval by Congress. This
is referred to as undeclared war.
Finally, the President can use troops for
domestic peace within the United States.
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LEGISLATIVE POWERS
The President possesses the power to submit OR
RECOMMEND ideas to Congress.
The President gives a State of the Union
address each year, where he presents ideas for
new legislation to Congress.
THE PRESIDENT ALSO HAS
THE POWER OF VETO
FINALLY THE PRESIDENT HAS THE POWER TO CALL
SPECIAL SESSIONS OF CONGRESS IF A PRESSING MATTER
OCCOURS.
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THE POWER OF VETO
When a bill is presented to the President, he
can do one of four things
1. Sign it and pass the law,
2. Veto the law,
3. While Congress is in session, he can not touch
the bill and it will pass in 10 days
4. Pocket veto, or while Congress is not in
session, he can not touch the bill and it will
not pass.
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JUDICIAL POWERS
ACCORDING TO ARTICLE II, SECTION 2, CLAUSE 1 THE
PRESIDENT HAS THE POWER TO ISSUE
PARDON ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENT IT IS LEGAL
FORGIVENESS FOR A CRIME AMNESTY ISSUED BY THE
PRESIDENT IT IS A PARDON FOR A LARGE GROUP OF
PEOPLEREPRIEVE ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENT IT IS
POSTPONING A SENTENCECOMMUTATION- ISSUED BY THE
PRESIDENT IT IS A REDUCTION OF A SENTENCE
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ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
CHIEF DIPLOMAT
CHIEF LEGISLATOR
CHIEF CITIZEN
COMMANDER AND CHIEF
CHIEF OF STATE
CHIEF OF PARTY
CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE
This role of the President allows him to ensure
that the laws of the nation are carried out
fairly.
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CHIEF DIPLOMAT
This role of the President allows him to
establish foreign policy with other nations.
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CHIEF LEGISLATOR
This role of the President allows him to submit
ideas for new laws for the United States.
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CHIEF CITIZEN
This role of the President infers that he is the
moral leader and figurehead of the United States.
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CHIEF OF STATE
This role of the President states that the
President is the head of the national government.
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CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR
This role of the President states that the
President is the boss of government employees.
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COMMANDER AND CHIEF
This role of the President allows him to command
all United States military troops.
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CHIEF OF PARTY
This role of the President states that he is the
informal leader of his political party.  
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EXECUTIVE OFFICES
The Presidents right armas it is referred to
is the several offices that are staffed by the
Presidents closest advisors, and are designed to
help the President make, and enforce policy.
They include
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY
COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS
CABINET
OTHERS
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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
The National Security Council is the President's
principal forum for considering national security
and foreign policy matters with his senior
national security advisors and cabinet officials.
Since its inception under President Truman, the
function of the Council has been to advise and
assist the President on national security and
foreign policies. The Council also serves as the
President's principal arm for coordinating these
policies among various government agencies.
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
OMB's predominant mission is to assist the
President in overseeing the preparation of the
federal budget and to supervise its
administration in Executive Branch agencies. In
addition, OMB oversees and coordinates the
Administration's financial management,
information, and regulatory policies.
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OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY
The principal purpose of ONDCP is to establish
policies, priorities, and objectives for the
Nation's drug control program. The goals of the
program are to reduce illicit drug use,
manufacturing, and trafficking, drug-related
crime and violence, and drug-related health
consequences. To achieve these goals, the
Director of ONDCP is charged with producing the
National Drug Control Strategy. The Strategy
directs the Nation's anti-drug efforts and
establishes a program, a budget, and guidelines
for cooperation among Federal, State, and local
entities.
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COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS
The CEA was established by the Employment Act of
1946 to provide the President with objective
economic analysis and advice on the development
and implementation of a wide range of domestic
and international economic policy issues.
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CABINET
The tradition of the Cabinet dates back to the
beginnings of the Presidency itself. One of the
principal purposes of the Cabinet (drawn from
Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution) is to
advise the President on any subject he may
require relating to the duties of their
respective offices. The Cabinet includes the
Vice President and, by law, the heads of 15
executive departments-the Secretaries of
Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education,
Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland
Security, Housing and Urban Development,
Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury,
and Veterans Affairs, and the Attorney General.
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OTHER OFFICES
The other offices of the Executive Branch are as
varied as they are in numbers. Some of the other
areas include Office of Policy Development -
Advises President on domestic concerns National
Space Council-Advises President on civil and
military efforts in space Council on
Environmental Quality- Aids the President on
environmental policy matters. Office of U.S.
Trade Representatives Advises the President on
matters of foreign trade. Office of Science and
Technology- Advises on all scientific,
engineering, and technology advances.
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VICE PRESIDENTIAL DUTIES

• BY CONSTITUTION THE VICE PRESIDENT HAS ONLY TWO
  FORMAL DUTIES
• PRESIDE OVER THE SENATE
• HELP DECIDE THE QUESTION OF PRESIDENTIAL
  DISABILITY
• PRESIDENTIAL DISABILITY IS WHEN THE PRESIDENT IS
  UNABLE TO CARRY OUT HIS DUTIES
• THE ONLY OTHER ASSUMED PURPOSE OF THE VICE
  PRESIDENT IS TO BE A PRESIDENT IN WAITING.

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PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION
IS THE ORDER IN WHICH INFERIOR OFFICERS CAN BE
PROMOTED TO THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT IN CASE OF A
VACANCY. THE CURRENT SYSTEM WAS ESTABLISHED BY
THE 25TH AMENDMENT AND CURRENTLY HAS 18
POSITIONS. HERE ARE THE FIRST 10.
1 VICE PRESIDENT 6 SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
2 SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE 7 ATTORNEY GENERAL
3 PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE 8 SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR
4 SECRETARY OF STATE 9 SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
5 SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY 10 SECRETARY OF COMMERCE