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2. Chapter Menu Chapter Introduction Section 1:Section 1:The President and Vice President Section 2:Section 2:The President’s Job Section 3:Section 3:Making Foreign Policy Section 4:Section 4:Presidential Advisers and Executive Agencies Visual Summary

3. Section 1-Main Idea Guide to Reading Big Idea The Constitution gives the executive branch the power to execute, or implement, the law.

4. Section 1-Key Terms Guide to Reading Content Vocabulary Electoral College elector

5. Section 1 The Office of the President As the head of the executive branch of our federal government, the president holds one of the most powerful and important elective offices in the world.

6. Section 1 The Office of the President (cont.) The president of the United States leads the executive branch of the United States’ government.

7. Section 1 The Office of the President (cont.) Qualifications listed in the Constitution –At least 35 years old –Native-born American citizen –Resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years

8. Section 1 The Office of the President (cont.) Electoral College –Electors cast votes to select the presidentElectors Presidential Succession

9. Number of votes based on number of Congressional seats –# of Representatives + 2 Senators Most states use a “winner-take-all” system for winner of popular vote

10. Section 1 The Office of the President (cont.) Four-year presidential term; limit of two terms (22 nd Amendment)

11. Salary and benefits: - Annual salary of $400,000 - White House and Camp David - Air Force One for travel

12. Section 1 The Office of the President (cont.) Vice president: –Elected with the president –Becomes president if the president resigns or dies in office –President of the Senate, votes only if there is a tie

13. A.A B.B C.C Section 1 Why is the Electoral College used to determine the winner in presidential elections? A.It ensures that states with smaller populations have a say in who is elected. B.It ensures that states with larger populations have a say in who is elected. C.It prevents cheating during an election.

14. Section 1 Presidential Succession The office of the president has an established order of succession.

15. Section 1 Presidential Succession (cont.) The Constitution sets up a line of succession in case the president dies or is forced to leave office.

16. Section 1 Presidential Succession (cont.) Presidential Succession Act: Indicates the lines of succession after the vice president Examples from history-click here

17. Twenty-fifth Amendment: Vice president takes over as president If there is a vacancy in the position of vice president, a new one is appointed Clip from West Wing Ford’s Example:

18. A.A B.B Section 1 Do you think there should be another presidential election rather than have the vice-president take over as president? A.Yes B.No

19. Section 2-Main Idea Guide to Reading Big Idea The Constitution gives the executive branch the power to execute, or implement, the law.

20. Section 2-Key Terms Guide to Reading Content Vocabulary executive orderexecutive order pardon reprieve amnesty

21. Section 2 Constitutional Powers The source for the president’s authority is Article II of the Constitution.

22. Section 2 Constitutional Powers (cont.) The powers of the president are outlined in Article II of the Constitution. Only federal office elected by entire nation

23. Section 2 Constitutional Powers (cont.) Presidential powers outlined in Constitution: –Veto legislation –Call Congress into special session –Commander in chief of the armed forces –Receive foreign leaders –Make treaties

24. Section 2 Constitutional Powers (cont.) –Appoint heads of agencies, judges, ambassadors, and other officials –Pardon or reduce federal sentences Consults with and gives information to Congress

25. A.A B.B Section 2-Polling Question Do you think that the president should be the official commander of all branches of the armed forces? A.Yes B.No

26. A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 2 Which of the following is the most important presidential power? A.Commanding the armed forces B.Rejecting bills passed by Congress C.Making treaties D.Appointing members of the president’s cabinet

27. Section 2 Roles of the President The president fills many roles that are important to the functioning of the United States government.

28. Section 2 Roles of the President (cont.) The president serves several major functions including the chief executive, the head of the armed forces, and legislative leader.

29. Section 2 Roles of the President (cont.) Chief executive: –Carries out the nation’s laws using cabinet and millions of federal employees –Appoints Supreme Court justices and other federal judges

30. –Executive orderExecutive order –Examples: –President Truman- integrated the armed forces –President F. Roosevelt- interned Japanese Americans

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32. Section 2 Roles of the President (cont.) Judicial Powers: Grants pardons, reprieves, and amnestypardonsreprievesamnesty Directs foreign policy

33. Section 2 Roles of the President (cont.) Commander in chief: –Official commander of all branches of the armed forces –Shares power to declare war with Congress

34. Section 2 Roles of the President (cont.) Legislative leader: –President pushes legislation that furthers the president’s goals

35. Section 2 Roles of the President (cont.) Other roles: –Head of state

36. Party leader Economic leader

37. A.A B.B Section 2 Do you agree that issuing an executive order conflicts with the legislative powers of Congress? A.Agree B.Disagree

38. Section 3-Main Idea Guide to Reading Big Idea Under our federal system, the executive, legislative, and judicial branches share the responsibility of governing the nation.

39. Section 3-Key Terms Guide to Reading Content Vocabulary foreign policy national securitynational security treaty executive agreementexecutive agreement ambassador trade sanction embargo

40. Section 3 The President and Foreign Policy As commander in chief and chief diplomat, the president leads the nation’s armed forces and directs U.S. foreign policy.

41. Section 3 The President and Foreign Policy (cont.) The president’s job includes establishing foreign policy, which can involve the use of diplomacy, military power, or both. foreign policy

42. Four Goals of Foreign Policy: –1. ) Often centered on national securitynational security –Makes Treaties and executive agreements based on economics or mutual defenseTreatiesexecutive agreements

43. 2.) International Trade Facilitating or blocking international trade through trade sanctions or embargos trade sanctionsembargos

44. 3.) Promoting World Peace 4.) Promote democracy around the world

45. Section 3 The President and Foreign Policy (cont.) Foreign Policy Bureaucracy: Appointing ambassadors as representatives to other countriesambassadors

46. Secretary of State- Hillary Clinton

47. Department of Defense Secretary of Defense Robert Gates

48. The Central Intelligence Agency:

49. And The National Security Council

50. II. Main Idea: President Obama’s Foreign Policy:

51. Refocusing on the Threat from al Qaeda in Afghanistan and Pakistan

52. Responsibly Ending the War in Iraq –remove all of our troops from Iraq by the end of 2011.

53. Keeping Nuclear Weapons Out of the Hands of Terrorists

54. Promoting Peace and Security in Israel and the Middle East

55. Re-energizing America’s Alliances NATO United Nations

56. Maintaining Core American Values

57. Sudan

58. Restoring American Leadership in Latin America

59. Support Middle East in the democracy revolutions

60. Ensuring Energy Security and Fighting Climate Change

61. Section 4-Main Idea Guide to Reading Big Idea The Constitution gives the executive branch the power to execute, or implement, the law.

62. Section 4-Key Terms Guide to Reading Content Vocabulary cabinet federal bureaucracyfederal bureaucracy independent agencyindependent agency government corporationgovernment corporation political appointeepolitical appointee civil service workercivil service worker civil service systemcivil service system spoils system merit system

63. Section 4 Organization of the Federal Branch The executive branch is made up of the top advisers and assistants who help the president carry out major duties. President Obama’s Weekly Address

64. Section 4 Organization of the Federal Branch (cont.) Executive office (web page)Executive office –Headed by White House Chief of StaffHeaded by White House Chief of Staff –Contains powerful advisers

65. Section 4 Organization of the Federal Branch (cont.) Office of Management and Budget prepares the federal budgetOffice of Management and Budget National Security Council helps with military and foreign policyNational Security Council Office of Administration performs administrative tasksOffice of Administration performs administrative tasks Council of Economic Advisers addresses employment, tax policy, inflation, and foreign tradeCouncil of Economic Advisers addresses employment, tax policy, inflation, and foreign trade

66. Section 4 The Cabinet The cabinet is an advisory group chosen by the president to help accomplish the work of the executive branch.

67. Section 4 The Cabinet (cont.) The president’s main advisers belong to the cabinet, which is made up of the people who head the major areas of the executive branch.cabinet The Executive Office of the President

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69. Section 4 The Cabinet (cont.) Cabinet comprises of the heads of 15 departments:Cabinet comprises of the heads of 15 departments: –Meets as president needs –Some presidents rely heavily on Cabinet, others less so The President’s Cabinet

70. Section 4 The Cabinet (cont.) Increased roles of vice presidents and First Ladiesvice presidents First Ladies –Recent presidents have given more responsibility to vice presidents –First Ladies often promote specific social issues

71. Section 4 The Federal Bureaucracy The federal bureaucracy has grown over the years and assumes an important role in making public policy.

72. Section 4 The Federal Bureaucracy (cont.) The agencies that make up the federal bureaucracy are responsible for the operation of the federal government.federal bureaucracy Implements new laws and decide how they apply to daily life Administers the day-to-day operations of the federal government

73. Section 4 The Federal Bureaucracy (cont.) Regulates the activities of businesses and individuals Includes hundreds of independent agenciesindependent agencies –Executive agencies work with specialized areas- NASA –Government corporations- Ex. Post officeGovernment corporations –Regulatory boards and commissions- Ex. FCC

74. Section 4 The Federal Bureaucracy (cont.) Political appointees Civil service system based on merit systemCivil service systemmerit system Study help

75. A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 4 What is the most important function of the civil service system? A.To eliminate the spoils system B.To ensure qualified government workers C.To hire and promote government workers in a fair way D.To enact the merit system