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The Executive Branch Unit 3 Chapter 8, 9, and 10.

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1 The Executive Branch Unit 3 Chapter 8, 9, and 10

2 Terms and Salaries Washington set a precedent 8 years 22 nd Amendment after FDR, 1951 Possible to serve up to 10 years Constitutional compensation Salary $400,000 since 2001 Travel allowance of $100,000, expense account of $50,000, and $19,000 for entertainment Cannot change during a presidential term

3 Additional Benefits Air Force One, helicopters, other planes, limos Free medical, dental, and healthcare Live in the White House Swimming pool, bowling alley, private movie theater, tennis courts Domestic staff Government pays expenses of running the White House

4 Retirement Lifetime pension of $148,400 Free office space Free mailing services Up to $96,000 a year for office help When presidents die, spouses receive $20,000 Is that really worth it???

5 Qualifications Constitutional 1. natural born citizen 2. at least 35 years old 3. resident of U.S. for at least 14 years before taking office Same for VP Government experience preferred Needs a political career Money!!!

6 Presidential Succession 1. Vice President 2. Speaker of the House 3. Pro Temp 4. Secretary of Treasury 5. Secretary of Defense 6. Attorney General 7. Secretary of Interior 8. Secretary of Agriculture 9. Secretary of commerce 10. Secretary of Labor 11. Secretary of Health and Human Resources 12. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development 13. Secretary of Transportation 14. Secretary of Energy 15. Secretary of Education 16. Secretary of Veteran Affairs

7 Vice President Constitution only gives 2 duties 1. Preside over Senate and vote if a tie 2. 25 th Amendment  Helps decide if the president is disabled and takes over Does anything the president assigns Makes speeches Defends presidents policies Diplomatic activities

8 Electing the President Original System Each state would elect electors according to what state legislatures set up Same amount of electors as senators and representatives Meet and cast votes for 2 candidates Counted in joint session of congress Candidate with majority votes = President Candidate with 2 nd highest votes = VP

9 Electoral College System Today your vote count? The Electoral College explained – Christina Greer - YouTube your vote count? The Electoral College explained – Christina Greer - YouTube

10 EC Issues Winner take all Doesn’t win the popular vote but wins the electoral Happened 4 times Most recent being in 2000 Third party candidates Can cause no one candidate to receive the majority Can bargain votes

11 The Inauguration The new president = president-elect New and old president ride together to the ceremonies (AWKWARD!!) Chief justice administers the oath of office Inaugural address Parade from Capitol to White House Party Barack Obama Inauguration Speech 2009 - YouTube Barack Obama Inauguration Speech 2009 - YouTube

12 Roles of the President 1. Head of State Ceremonial Host Throw out the first pitch

13 Roles of Pres. Continued 2. Chief Executive Sees that the laws of Congress are carried out Impoundment = refusal to spend allocated money Executive orders Force of law Presidential appointments Agency directors, deputy directors, and their assistants Cabinet members

14 Roles of Pres. Continued Grant reprieves and pardons Amnesty 3. Chief Legislator Propose legislation the White House wishes to see enacted sign, veto, line-item veto = unconstitutional State of the Union 4. Economic Planner Supervises work of budget

15 Roles of Pres. Continued 5. Party Leader Present speeches on behalf of party members to assist in their election Patronage Problem = President is supposed to represent ALL Americans???

16 Roles of Pres. Continued 6. Chief Diplomat Directs foreign policy Negotiate treaties Executive agreements = pacts between a president anfd a leader of a foreign government Recognition of foreign governments Cuba

17 Roles of Pres. Continued 7. Commander in Chief Make war Decides key military operations and strategies Domestic affairs

18 The Cabinet First responsibility of president 15 appointees All must be approved by Senate Factors 1. Background knowledge 2. Satisfy interest groups 3. High level administrative skills and experience 4. Race, gender, and ethnic background

19 Cabinet Members College Grads Advanced degrees Leaders in their field Earn $151,800 per year

20 The Role of the Cabinet Leader of the executive department they head Advise the president Use of cabinet members depends on the “pleasure of the president”

21 Types of Cabinets 1. Department of State Most trusted advisor Over all foreign policy Staffs embassies 2. Department of Treasury Mints money IRS Secret Service Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms

22 3. Department of Interior To protect public lands and natural resources Oversee relations with Native Americans 4. Department of Agriculture Help improve incomes of farmers and expand markets 5. Department of Justice Office of Attorney General Oversees nations legal affairs FBU, INS

23 6. Department of Commerce Promote and protect the commercial segments Census Patent and Trademark 7. Department of Labor Protects workers Safe working conditions Minimum wage Pension rights

24 8. Department of Defense Protects the United States Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force 9. Department of Health and Human Services Medicare and Medicaid Social Security 10. Department of Housing and Urban Development Preserve communities Mortgages Equal housing opportunities

25 11. Department of Transportation Regulates aviation, railroads, highways, and mass transit 12. Department of Energy Plans energy policies Develops energy technology 13. Department of Education Coordinate federal assistance Oversees programs to help ESL students and physically challenged

26 14. Department of Veterans Affairs Administers hospitals and educational programs to vets and their families 15. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard, Boarder Patrol, Customs Works with FBI and CIA Newest (2002)

27 Deptartment of State Secreatary John Kerry Department of the Treasury Secretary Jack Lew Department of Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter

28 Department of Justice Attorney Loretta E. Lynch Department of the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack

29 Department of Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Department of Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez

30 Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Matthews Burwell Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro

31 Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx Department of Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz

32 Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald

33 Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Jeh Johnson

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