The Executive Branch Chapter 6

Bell Ringer October 16, 2017 Page 189 – Presidential Election of 2012 Which six states have the most electoral votes? Which Candidate received their votes? What generalizations can you make about Republican & Democratic support from this map? California, NY, Illinois, PA, Florida, Texas Obama won 5 of those Democrat Party is stronger in the Northeast & Republican in the deep South

The President Head of the Executive Branch of the National Gov’t U.S. Constitution 35 yrs. Old Native- born American citizen Lived in US for at least 14 years

The President Elected every 4 years Elected by the Electoral College Each state has electoral votes equal to the number of senators & representatives. 538 Members of the Electoral College

Electing a President Electors are nominated by their Party In November – Election Day – Voters vote for Electors representing the person they want for President Electors actually elect the president Most states have “ Winner Takes All” Winner must win 270 Electoral Votes.

Essential Question How does a citizen become President? Meet the qualifications laid out in the Constitution and be elected for the job by the electoral college

Bell Ringer Page 186-187 Do you think President Trump has the same goals and duties as commander in chief as did President Washington? What do you think is the hardest part of the president’s role as commander in chief? Basic goals are the same – protecting the U.S., but presidents today do not go into battle & deal with an unknown enemy (terrorism) The difficult decision of sending sons & fathers into battle.

After the Election After the election – the Electoral College meets in their state capitals to cast their ballots in December. In January – Congress counts the Electoral votes & a winner is officially declared. If no candidate wins the majority of electoral votes, the House of Representatives will choose the President with one vote for each state.

Term of Office Four year term Each president followed Washington’s lead of only two terms until 1940. FDR ran for a third term in 1940 & a fourth term in 1944. 22nd Amendment was passed in 1951 limiting terms to two.

Salary & Benefits $400,000 a year Money for travel Staff more than 80 people Camp David – a retreat home in Maryland Air Force One - Airplane

Presidential Succession Page 192 – Chart Skills Which two officials come after the Vice President in line of succession? Why is it important to have the line of succession clearly set? The Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate come after the VP Clearly defined succession maintains order in case of emergency

Essential Question What role is given to the Vice President in the Constitution? He presides over the Senate & votes if there is a tie. He or she becomes president if the president should leave office for any reason.

Bell Ringer October 18, 2017 Page 195 –analyzing What is the purpose of the State of the Union Address? It reviews the condition of the country & sets goals and agendas for the current administration

Presidential Roles Chief Executive Carry out the Laws 15 Cabinet Departments Many Agencies 3 million workers in Executive Branch Executive Order: command that has the power of law Grant Pardons

Presidential Roles Chief Diplomat – names ambassadors Head of State – represents U.S. to Foreign Countries Commander in Chief – orders troops into battle War Powers Act – 1973 – Troops in battle under the President's command must be brought home after 60 days unless Congress approves.

Essential Question What are the duties of the President? Execute the laws passed by Congress Commander in Chief of armed forces Receive officials of foreign countries Make treaties approved by the Senate Names heads of executive agencies, judges of federal courts, ambassadors and top gov’t officials

Bell Ringer October 26, 2016 Page 206 Which unit of the EOP crafts policy to combat global warming? Why has the size of the EOP grown over the years? The Council on Environmental Quality The nation and its needs have grown in size & complexity

Foreign Policy Foreign Policy: plan for dealing with other nations Major Goals of Foreign Policy: National Security Trade World Peace Advance Democracy

Executive Office Agencies White House Office: Run by the Chief of Staff President’s schedule Closest Advisor 500 people work directly with Pres. Cabinet: 15 large Departments – Presidential Advisors Homeland Security: 2002 – after 9/11

The President’s Cabinet Page 207 Which Cabinet Departments are the oldest? Newest? What departments would be involved in a treaty about foods grown on farms? Oldest: State, Treasury, Defense, Justice, Interior Newest: Homeland Security Departments of State, Agriculture, Commerce

Essential Question What offices make up the Executive Office of the President? (EOP) Economic Advisors National Drug Control Vice President Management & Budget Science & Technology Administration Security council Environmental quality

Chapter 6 Executive Branch - Review Which Amendment limits the President to two terms in office? 22nd Who follows the VP in line of succession for the Presidency? Speaker of the House If the President cannot fulfill his term, and the VP becomes the new President, who will pick the new Vice President? The new President with the approval of Congress

When citizens vote for president, who are they really voting for? Certain Electors in their state How often are Presidential elections held? Every four years What are the requirements to become President? 35 years old Native born American Lived in the country for 14 or more years

How many members in the Electoral College 538 The Candidate who wins the popular vote in each state also wins what? That State’s Electoral Vote What is the State of the Union Address? Yearly Address given by the Pres. To Congress on the condition of the country

Carrying Out the Laws is the main job of who? The President What is one thing the President does to help the Economy? Create a Budget Building good will with other countries is a role the President fulfills as: Head of State

The Chief of Staff does what for the President? Closest Advisor An example of a Government Corporation would be: Post Office Where is the City of Mosul? Iraq What is Syria experiencing? 3-way Civil War

Spoils System: rewarding people with gov’t jobs on the basis of their political support Cabinet: Heads of 15 top level Executive Departments Merit System: hiring people into jobs on the basis of their qualifications Inauguration : the swearing in of the President of the U.S.