ARTICLE II The Executive Branch

Executive Branch Enforces laws made by Congress Led by President President appoints Cabinet

Section 1: The Presidency The President -the Chief Executive officer -4 year term -Limited to 2 full terms or 10 years maximum Vice President

Section 1: Electors Electoral College elects the President The # of Electors equals the # of Senators and Representatives + 3 for Washington D.C.. Total= 538 Voters

Elector College https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9H3gvnN468

Section 1: Election Day Congress determines the Election Day The Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November

Section 1: Qualifications Must be a Natural Born Citizen Must be at least 35 years old Must live in the US for 14 years

Section 1: Oath of Office Must take an Oath Given at Inauguration, January 20th “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States

Oath of Office https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJmrlMFHgPA

Executive Branch Line of Succession: Vice-President, Speaker of House, President Pro Tempore, members of president’s cabinet

Executive Branch 4 situations where line of succession used: 1) Dies 2) Becomes disabled 3) Resigns 4) Impeached or convicted

Line of Succession: Examples

Powers of the President SECTION 2 Powers of the President

Section 2: Military Powers Commander in Chief: -Army, Navy, USMC, Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard -State militia (National Guard) Can grant pardons and reprieves Selects a Cabinet to advise him

Section 2: Treaties & Appointments, and Vacancies Make treaties with 2/3 vote of the Senate Appoints officials such as: - Supreme Court judges - federal officials Fill vacancies if Senate is not in session

7 major roles Roles of President 1) Chief Executive Makes sure laws are enforced (military/police)

Roles of President 2) Chief Legislator -influences work of Congress; recommends, signs, & veto laws

Roles of President 3) Chief of Economy -deals w/ unemployment, high prices & taxes

Roles of President 4) Commander-in-Chief Head of military Has final word in how war is fought

Roles of President 5) Chief Diplomat -directs relationships w/ other countries -signs treaties -keeps friendly relations w/ other countries

Roles of President 6) Chief of State -Acts as symbol of U.S. -Meets w/ visiting foreign leaders -Performs ceremonies (awards medals to worthy citizens)

Roles of President 7) Chief of Party -Head of political party -Makes speeches & helps other party -Chooses party members to serve in Cabinet

Section 3: Presidential Duties Give State of the Union Address Carry out the laws of the US Approve or Veto Bills

Section 4: Impeachment President, Vice President, & other federal officials can be Impeached: -removed from office - for treason, bribery, or other high crimes

Former & Current President

Presidential Info. President earns $400,000 per year, along with a $50,000 expense account, a $100,000 nontaxable travel account, and $19,000 for entertainment Beginning in 1959, all living former presidents receive roughly $192,000, travel funds, an office and a staff

Presidential Salaries Date Amount 2014 $25,000 $566,000 $50,000 $865,000 $75,000 $1,714,000 $100,000 $875,000 $200,000 $1,135,000 $400,000 $491,000

The White House

Inside the White House

Camp David Mountain based military hideout in Fredericks, MD used in times of high security

Blair House Flower Shop 14 Guest rooms 9 Staff bathrooms 35 Bathrooms 4 Dinning rooms Exercise room Hair Salon Kitchens Laundry Facilities Flower Shop Official guest house located next to White House.

Presidential State Car William Taft state car 1909

Presidential State Car JFK state car prior to assassination in 1963

Presidential State Car

Presidential Car at Inaugural Address

Air Force One

Air Force One Ammenities Capable of refueling midair; unlimited travel range 4,000 square feet of floor space on three levels, including an extensive suite for the President that features a large office, lavatory, and conference room. Also includes a medical suite that can function as an operating room, and a doctor is permanently on board. The plane’s two food preparation galleys can feed 100 people at a time. Air Force One also has quarters for those who accompany the President, including senior advisors, Secret Service officers, traveling press, and other guests. Several cargo planes typically fly ahead of Air Force One to provide the President with services needed in remote locations

Inside Air Force One

Marine One

Questions 1) What are the 3 qualifications in order to run for president? 2) How long is a presidents term of office? 3) What is the maximum numbers of terms a president can serve? 4) How many roles does the president have? What are these roles? 5)What is the line of succession? 6) What are 4 situations in which the line of succession is used?