The Executive Branch 8.28 Describe the significance of the Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, and the Mayflower Compact in relation to the development of government in America. (C, H, P) 8.33 Describe the principles embedded in the Constitution, including the purposes of government listed in the Preamble, separation of powers, check and balances, the amendment process, federalism, and recognition of and protections of individual rights in the Bill of Rights. (P)

Executive Branch Article 2 sets up the Executive Branch Duties: CARRY OUT LAWS RUN THE AFFAIRS OF THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT President is the head Other Members: Vice President, Cabinet, departments and agencies

Powers of the PresidentPowers of the President Powers of the President Veto bills Serve as commander in chief of armed forces Negotiate foreign treaties Appoint federal judges, ambassadors and other high official Grant pardons to federal offenders Propose laws

Electing the President Term: 4 years Twenty-second Amendment limited to 2 terms Electoral College system to elect the President Americans vote for a group of electors who are pledged to the candidate. The number of state’s electors depends on the number ot its senators and representatives A few weeks after election day, these electors meet to cast their vote for President Most states = majority vote gets all electoral votes