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United States Government The Executive Branch United States Government

I. The Executive Branch Carries out the nation’s laws that Congress passes. Consist of the president, vice-president, and various executive offices, departments, and agencies.

C. Requirements to be President Natural born citizen 35 years old Resident of the United States for 14 years

D. Presidential Election Held every four years President elected indirectly through the Electoral College

E. Electoral College At first, the winner became the president and runner-up became the vice-president. a. This was changed with the 12th Amendment in 1804.

2. Electors now cast separate ballots for the President and Vice-President 3. To be elected, candidate must receive majority of electoral votes. (270 today) 4. If no candidate receives majority, President and Vice-President is chosen by the House of Representatives.

5. Each state gets 1 elector per Senator and House representative 5. Each state gets 1 elector per Senator and House representative. (So each state has at least 3 electors, plus Washington D.C.) 6. Political parties select lists of electors 7. Americans actually choosing Electors from their state when they vote for president and vice-president. 8. Whichever party’s electors get the most votes wins