Omit question 7,8,9 on the study guide & 5 and 6 on the Essay question.

List and explain 4 roles of the President. Also, explain the qualifications, terms, and salary/benefits of the President.

Chief Executive- carries out the nation’s laws Chief of State- symbolizes the US and its people Foreign Policy Leader- our plans for dealing with other countries Commander in Chief- In charge of the armed forces List and explain 4 roles of the President. Also, explain the qualifications, terms, and salary/benefits of the President. Qualifications 1. Native- born US citizen years old 3. US resident for at least 14 years Terms Two 4-year terms Salary/ Benefits -$200,000 -Fleet of cars, helicopters, Air Force One -Body guards after presidency

 Analyze one executive power, one diplomatic power, one judicial power, and one legislative power of the President.

President’s Powers Executive power – He can execute laws. Diplomatic power – Makes treaties between the U.S. and other countries. Judicial power – He can appoint supreme court justices. Legislative power – He can veto a legislation.

Executive Power Appointing Officials, such as S.C. Judges Legislative Power Vetoing Legislation, meaning the president can decide if a bill becomes law. Judicial Power Pardons—grants forgiveness to a convicted criminal and frees the person from serving out his or her sentence Diplomatic Power Making treaties between the US and other countries, such as form alliances. Analyze one executive power, one diplomatic power, one judicial power, and one legislative power of the President

 Analyze one executive power, one diplomatic power, one judicial power, and one legislative power of the President.

A strong bid by a third-party or independent candidate could mean that neither major-party candidate receives the majority of the electoral votes, throwing the election into the House of Representatives. A states electoral votes don’t have to reflect its popular vote. Candidate can win election and lose popular vote.

A Each state has electoral votes = to number in Congress B Popular vote in each state determines who the electors will vote for C Actually chooses the president and VP

A Candidate can win election and lose popular vote B A state’s electoral votes do not have to reflect its popular vote C A strong bid by a third-party or independent candidate could mean that neither major- party candidate receives the majority of the electoral votes, throwing the election into the House of Representatives

 Explain 3 criticisms of the executive branch

#4 President has too much power. -Makes decisions with out Congress’s approval Many believe he spends too much time on media relations and his image. -Importance of an issue gets lost Size And Complexity -Inefficient, Too big

 What is foreign policy? Explain 3 foreign policy goals of the United States.

Maintaining National Security Protect rights, freedoms and property of the U.S. Supporting Democracy Aid other democratic countries and aid those who want democracy Establishing Free and Open Trade Creating trade with no tariffs or other trade barriers…they also develop trade embargos to get what they want

 Explain the four different types of foreign policy of the United States evident throughout our history.

1. Argue for an international foreign policy 2. Do what is good for other countries as well as the United States 1. Keep foreign involvement to a minimum Taking an active role in international affairs to promote US interests Take military action if needed We should tend to our own affairs a. 1800’s b. 20 years between the world wars IsolationismRealism Idealism. Neoisolationism

Isolationism-the idea that we are doing fine on our own and don’t need to medal with the other countries to get what we need Idealism-that we are doing good and need to share it with the world to better the world and achieve world peace Neo-isolationism- the resurgence of isolationism particularly because of the middle east Realism-putting national interest and security over every thing else like ideology and morals