The Executive Branch 5.1 The Executive Branch & 5.3 Duties of the President

Today’s Agenda Begin 5.3 & 5.4 Homework Pretend that Congress is debating to repeal the 22 nd Amendment. Write a headline and 1- 2 paragraphs of your opinion of this amendment.

What are the most important characteristics needed to become the president? Intelligence Expertise Military experience Vision of America Gender Likeability Physical Attraction Charisma Other Factors?

Objectives At the end of this lesson you should be able Who is in charge of the Executive Branch What qualifications are required to be the president What are the roles of the president Who aids the president complete his job What are president’s paid, benefits they receive How long can presidents serve

Who is in Charge of the Executive Branch? Article II, Section 1 – The executive power shall be vested in the President – Must carry out laws passed by Congress Executive branch is offered referred to as the “White House” West Wing – Area of White House where President and staff work Oval Office – President’s office

What are the President’s Roles? Chief Executive – As head of executive branch, president executes/ enforces the law Chief Diplomat – main architect and representative of American foreign policy to world Commander in Chief – Supreme commander of military Chief Legislator – Main architect of the nation’s public policies – Bully Pulpit – Position from which to espouse his position Begin at 1:10:00

How does the president fulfill all of these roles? Vice President – May act as an advisor to President – May act as an ambassador for president’s policies Cabinet – 15 advisers to president who head various departments within the White House – Appointed by president and approved by congress – Important Departments Secretary of State – Helps president with foreign relations Secretary of Defense – Helps president with running the military

What are the Pay and Benefits of a president? Pay was first set at $25,000 a year (by Congress) Currently, paid $400,000 a year Congress has also approved an expense allowance for the President, which is currently $50,000 a year Live in the 132-room mansion (White House) Large suite of offices, a staff, the use of Air Force One, lifetime health insurance, lifetime secret service Most powerful position in the world

How long can a president serve? Original Constitution placed no limit on the number of terms a President might serve Washington created tradition by only serving 2 terms Broken by FDR – Elected 4 terms – nd Amendment – placed limits on presidential terms – may not be elected more than twice – Supporters felt that unlimited terms gave one person too much power Lame Duck – Critics say 22 nd Amendment strips power away from president because congress is less inclined to cooperate with him (or her) FDR served 4 terms

Ticket Out or Homework Pretend that Congress is debating to repeal the 22 nd Amendment. Write a headline and 1- 2 paragraphs of your opinion of this amendment.