1. Unit 7 Executive Branch

2. Qualifications and Qualities
35, born in the U.S., live in the U.S. for past 14 years.
3 Audiences: Politicians, party activists and the public
Qualities: Power to persuade, able to multitask

3. Roles Head of state Chief executive Commander in chief Diplomat
Legislature

4. Personality
Clear agenda and purpose, active and positive perception of the position

5. Getting Elected and Related Items
2 Ways to become president
1. Election (majority of electoral votes)
2. Succession 
25 Amendment:VP takes over in case of death or incapacity, speaker, president pro tempore
Impeachment – Describe Process
House votes to impeach for high crimes and misdemeanors by majority vote. Trial is by senate 2/3
22 Amendment: Cannot serve more than 2 terms or 10 years. Terms do not need to be consecutive

6. Express Roles Commander in Chief (Congress declares war)
Chief Executive
Administrator – oversees bureaucracy and appoints agency heads
Crisis Manager
Chief Diplomat: Treaties and Executive Agreements
Head of State: attend State dinners
Budget Director

7. Budget Surplus: Taking in more than spends
Deficit: Taking in less than spend
National Debt: total of all accumulated debt over the years
Entitlements: money that people are guaranteed regardless of need
Entitlements make up the majority of the federal budget