TCI Chapter 9 The Constitution: A More Perfect Union How has the Constitution created “a more perfect union”

Structure of the Constitution Preamble: Statement of purpose 6 main goals Articles: I: Legislative Branch II: Executive Branch III: Judicial Branch IV: Relations among states V: Amendment Process VI: Federal Power VII: Ratification Amendments: 27 Total 1st 10 called the Bill of Rights

Article II: EXECUTIVE Branch (9.4)

Purpose & Headed By Purpose: Headed By: To carry out the laws President, Vice President + 15 Cabinets Click image for video clip

Some of the Major Duties President Recommend new bills Oversee Defense Foreign Policy Perform Ceremonies Negotiate Treaties Nominate Judges and Ambassadors Grant Pardons

Office Holders for Executive Number Term Selection Requirements President 1 (with 15 Cabinets) Can serve 2 terms Each Term is 4 years Elected through Electoral College (election compromise) 35 years + Natural Born US Citizen Resident in US for 14 Years Vice President 1 Serves in conjunction with the President Can run for President after 2 years as VP - Picked as a running mate by the Presidential candidate and their Party officials Same as Pres.

The Cabinet 15 advisors to the President & Vice President "The Cabinet." The White House. The White House, n.d. Web. 07 Jan. 2016 The Cabinet 15 advisors to the President & Vice President Job Title = Secretary of ______________ Except head of Dept. of Justice = Attorney General Each advisor heads a Department Department of______________ Education Justice Defense Health and Human services The Secretaries report to the President and advise him on issues concerning their specific area of interest

The Cabinet "From the President's Cabinet to Your Kitchen Cabinet: 5 Facts About the USDA." Externs On the Hill RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Jan. 2016.

Removing the President Congress has the power to impeach the president Impeach = to formally accuse the president of crimes If the House votes to impeach, the Senate puts the President on trial The Senate becomes the jury If found guilty, the president is removed from office FYI: Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton were both impeached by the House but acquitted by the Senate (which means they were not removed from office) Jackson – Violating the Tenure of Office Act Clinton – Perjury and Obstruction of Justice Richard Nixon resigned before he could be impeached

Executive Orders What are they? Who has used them? “A rule or order issued by the president to an executive branch of the government and having the force of law” (Google Search. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Jan. 2016.) Who has used them? “President George Washington issued the first executive order in 1789. Since then, all U.S. presidents have issued executive orders…” (http://usgovinfo.about.com/) "Here Is What President Obama." Washington Post. The Washington Post, n.d. Web. 07 Jan. 2016.

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue https://www.whitehouse.gov/about/inside-white-house Click image for video clip

Inauguration Day