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The Presidency Chapter 10

Who can become President? American dream: “anyone can become president”

Who can become President? Requirements Natural born citizen of US 35 years old 14 years a resident in US Informal requirements: - - strong leadership qualities

Presidential elections Candidate must receive a majority of electoral college (?) not popular vote to win presidency If no one gets majority, election goes to House of Rep

The Many Roles of the President 1) Chief of State - engages the president in what type of activities? Does this limit the President’s time for “real work?”

The Many Roles of the President 2) Chief Executive Faithfully execute laws of Congress & judgments of Supreme Court Appoints cabinet members & federal Judgeships Power to grant Pardons - can be granted anytime

Federal bureaucracy assists President million employees - most filled on merit system - appointments are relatively small Chief Executive (continue)

The Many Roles of the President 3) Commander in Chief President shall be “Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the US” - gives president overwhelming power - ultimate decision maker in military matters War Powers Resolution (1973) - passed by Congress in an attempt to curve the powerful executive branch - troops must be withdrawn after 60 days unless Congress approves

The Many Roles of the President 4) Chief Diplomat Guides foreign policy Nominate ambassadors Power to recognize foreign gov’ts To make treaties (with consent of Congress) Executive agreements - 9k agreements / 1300 treaties

The Many Roles of the President 5) Chief Legislator State of Union Address Recommends legislation to Congress Power of persuasion / Public opinion polls

Chief Legislator (continue) A party-controlled Congress makes it easier for the president’s legislation to get passed Power of the Veto Line-Item veto (1996) - ruled unconstitutional by Court (1998)

Inherent powers Emergency powers- exercised during a national crisis Executive Order Executive Privilege-

Impeachment President, Vice-Pres or other civil officers are subject to impeachment for “treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors” House / Senate How many presidents have been removed from office?

Vice-President V.P. has limited power President of the Senate Primary role: Office becomes more significant if president becomes disabled or death

Conclusion Difference between executive agreements & treaties Role of president has expanded Should a president ever admit to making a mistake? Should the Vice-President have more official powers?