Unit 7 Executive Branch

Qualifications and Qualities 35, born in the U.S., live in the U.S. for past 14 years. 3 Audiences: Politicians, party activists and the public Qualities: Power to persuade, able to multitask

Roles Head of state Chief executive Commander in chief Diplomat Legislature

Personality Clear agenda and purpose, active and positive perception of the position

Getting Elected and Related Items 2 Ways to become president 1. Election (majority of electoral votes) 2. Succession  25 Amendment:VP takes over in case of death or incapacity, speaker, president pro tempore Impeachment – Describe Process House votes to impeach for high crimes and misdemeanors by majority vote. Trial is by senate 2/3 22 Amendment: Cannot serve more than 2 terms or 10 years. Terms do not need to be consecutive

Express Roles Commander in Chief (Congress declares war) Chief Executive Administrator – oversees bureaucracy and appoints agency heads Crisis Manager Chief Diplomat: Treaties and Executive Agreements Head of State: attend State dinners Budget Director

Budget Surplus: Taking in more than spends Deficit: Taking in less than spend National Debt: total of all accumulated debt over the years Entitlements: money that people are guaranteed regardless of need Entitlements make up the majority of the federal budget