The Presidency Why do you think it is the most visible part of the American political system? Does the President really serve the needs of the American people? How does the office of the Presidency actually help the American people?

The President: Some Facts Elected to a four-year term by the people who elect electors. The Slate of electors make up the Electoral College The 22nd Amendment places a term limit on the Presidency. Must be 35, 14 year resident and a natural born citizen.

The Two Term Precedent Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945) FDR was the only president to win more than two terms. He led the US through the Depression and WW II. George Washington set the precedent for the limit of two terms until the 22nd Amendment made law in 1951

The Two Term Precedent Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945) FDR was the only president to win more than two terms. He led the US through the Depression and WW II. George Washington set the precedent for the limit of two terms until the 22nd Amendment made law in 1951

The Two Term Precedent He led the US through the Depression and WW II. Great Depression greatest economic crisis in US History WWII—One of the, if not the greatest Foreign Policy & National Security Crisis’s in US History The Congress, The People of the US and Allied Leaders and Countries wanted FDR

How do we get the President? Primary Election= Each Political Party elects who runs for their Party in the General Election General Election= the nominee from each Political Party Electoral College= A Group of people chosen by popular vote in each state to elect the President Electoral Votes = Each State gets Electoral Votes equal to the number of members they have in the US Congress… MICHIGAN GETS 17!!!

How do we get the President? If the election is really close and no candidate gets 270 Electoral Votes—The US House of Representatives makes the decision!!! This has only happened twice in US History Election of 1800 & 1824

Electoral College Controversy Read page 243-245 Analyze Cartoon on page 242 Analyze graph on page 243 Election of Bush versus Gore in 2000

ELECTION OF 2008

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Roles Of The President Role Commander-in-Chief Description Leads the nation’s armed forces

Role: Commander-In-Chief In charge of US Armed Forces. President decides where armed forces are to be stationed, weapons to be used. Secretary of Defense under President. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs is the top military commander under President.

Roles Of The President Role Chief Diplomat Description Directs U.S. foreign policy and is nation’s most important representative in dealing with foreign countries Signs treaties and trade agreements with leaders of other nations.

Roles Of The President Role Chief Legislator Description Informs Congress on the condition of the country and recommends legislative measures

Role: Chief Legislator Congress has the power to make laws. President can propose bills and must sign bills into law. He often calls members of Congress to lobby for his agenda. Presents his agenda to Congress in the annual State of the Union address.

Role: Chief Legislator President Obama before a joint-session of US Congress.

Role: Chief Legislator President Obama before a joint-session of US Congress.

Roles Of The President Role Political Party Leader Description Heads political party Assists his party in getting more power Presidents help members of their party get elected or appointed to office. They make campaign speeches needed for re-election. Head of fund-raising for the party.

Roles Of The President Role Chief of State Description Performs certain ceremonial functions, as personal symbol of the nation

Role: Chief of State Acts as example for and symbol of the United States Represents America at special occasions and ceremonies. Kings and Queens are heads of state. Awarding medals and speechmaking are examples of this role.

His Excellency the President of the United States Who??? “His Elective Majesty” "His Highness, the President of the United States and Protector of the Rights of the Same" His Excellency the President of the United States

President Obama at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers

President Obama at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers

President Bush at the Ground Zero

President Bush lighting the National Christmas Tree

President Bush lighting the National Christmas Tree

The Chief Executive The Offices of the Executive Branch are found in the White House and other federal buildings in Washington D.C.

Roles Of The President Role Chief Executive Description Enforces laws and federal court decisions, along with treaties signed by the United States

Role: Chief Executive Acts as boss of federal government workers in 15 executive departments. These departments help the President carry out, enforce, or execute the law. The president chooses cabinet members to advise and assist him. Example: Holding cabinet meetings and appointing federal officials.

The Cabinet Why "Cabinet?" The term "Cabinet" comes from the Italian word Cabinetto, meaning "a small, private room." A good place to discuss important business without being interrupted.

The Cabinet—the original four Secretary of State Secretary Treasury Secretary War Attorney General.

The Cabinet The establishment of the Department of Homeland Security in 2002 brought the number to 15. Cabinet Departments are not to be confused with regulatory agencies EPA, CPSC