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The President: King of Democracy! (well not really)

Just a reminder that presidents are people too…

President’s Responsibilities Presidents do NOT write laws. They sign them or veto them. Enforce Laws Commander in Chief of the armed forces and national guard Appoints (with Senate’s consent) heads of executive departments (labor, agriculture, ect.) May pardon convicted criminals or reduce sentence Makes treaties with advice of senate Appoints ambassadors, federal court judges, and other top officials Delivers annual State of the Union Calls congress into special session when necessary Meets with foreign officials Commissions all military officers

Executive Orders Rules that have the force of law https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUDSeb2zHQ0 Rules that have the force of law Implied power of the Constitution “Laws be faithfully executed.” Spell out many of the details of polices and programs Congress enacts.

Presidential Qualifications Must be born in the United States Must be at least 35 years old Must be resident of U.S. at least 14 years before taking office Each Presidential term lasts 4 years Presidents can serve two terms

Line of Presidential Succession Vice President Speaker of the House President Pro Tempore Secretary of State Secretary of Treasury Secretary of Defense Attorney General…

The Vice President Presides over senate Casts vote in case of tie Helps coordinate lawmaking efforts Assumes Presidency if President dies or resigns 9 Vice Presidents have become president this way

The Vice President http://www.cracked.com/video_19334_why-bad-vice-presidents-are-good-america.html

The Cabinet

The Cabinet President’s advisors Appointed by President and approved by Senate. Made up of 15 Secretaries and the Vice President Usually members of President’s political party

Inner Cabinet Most important advisors Secretary of State (Foreign Affairs): John Kerry Secretary of Defense (Military): Ashton Carter Secretary of Treasury (Economics): Jacob Lew Attorney General (Law Enforcement): Loretta Lynch

Secretary of State

The Electoral College

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