EXECUTIVE BRANCH – GOV’T ADMINISTRATION CIVICS

Key Terms 1. regulatory commission – gov’t agency designed to protect the public. 2. executive agencies – independent agencies that deal with special needs areas of country 3. government corporations – gov’t run business (Ex: post office) 4. Census – population count done every 10 years (purpose is to realign members of House)

I. Qualifications to be President 35 years old 14 year resident Natural born citizen

II. Presidential Succession (who takes over if Pres II. Presidential Succession (who takes over if Pres. cannot fulfill duties) Vice President Speaker of the House President pro Tempore Cabinet (from oldest to newest positions)

III. 7 roles of President Chief executive – enforce laws, executive orders, appt. cabinet Chief diplomat – appt. ambassadors, make treaties Commander and chief – head of military Legislative leader – propose bills, influence laws

E. Party leader – party’s main spokesperson; supports other party candidates f. Judicial leader – appt. judges; grants pardons, reprieves, and amnesty g. Chief of state – symbol for our country; represents our country at functions

III. Breakdown of President’s administration Cabinet Government Agencies VIEW OTHER SLIDE SHOWS

IV. Electoral College C. What if nobody gets 270? A. Each state’s electors are based on the number of total representatives that state has in Congress + D.C. (3) B. Winner must get at least 270 of the 538 electoral votes C. What if nobody gets 270? 1. HOR chooses President 2. Senate chooses VP D. It is POSSIBLE to win the popular vote and LOSE the electoral