Warm-up Name three qualifications to become President? Do you think a cabinet (presidential advisors) is necessary? Why?

Current Cabinet Barack Obama's Cabinet members are: General James Jones was appointed as the National Security Adviser, Eric Holder was appointed as the Attorney General, Susan Rice was appointed as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Janet Napolitano was appointed for Homeland Security, Robert Gates was appointed as the Pentagon chief, and Hilary Clinton was appointed as Secretary of State.

Current Cabinet

Correct Executive Branch Worksheet Ms. Schaller will call on “number stick volunteers” to answer the questions. All answers will be recorded on the board. If you miss an answer, please correct it on your worksheet.

The Executive Branch Who makes up the Executive Branch? The president and his cabinet make up the Executive Branch. Who is Commander and Chief of the Army? The president is the Commander and Chief of the Army. What do the Cabinet members do? Advise the president and help him run the nation. Name and describe three members of the Executive Cabinet? Secretary of Defense Secretary of Energy Attorney General

The Executive Branch Who is the Secretary of Defense and what does s/he do? The secretary of defense works with civilian and military advisers to formulate American military policies and make foreign policy recommendations to the president. Who chooses the Cabinet members? Who approves Cabinet members? The president chooses the Cabinet members and Congress approves them. What are the three qualifications to be President of the United States of America? Must be a native born citizen. Must be at least 35 years old. Must have lived in the United States for 15 years.

Executive Branch Video We are going to watch a short Brainpop Video about the president. As you watch, record the presidents various powers in your bubble map. Answer the question at the bottom of the page.

Electoral College Before: Explain the process for electing a president. During: Write down a few interesting facts while you watch the video. After: How did the video change your understanding of how presidents are elected?

Homework Finish your Electoral College “Before, During, After” questions.