1. Chapter 5
The
Executive Branch

2. President
The President holds one of the most important jobs in the USA/ world, because of the power & influence.

3. President (Donald Trump)
Elections
4 years,
limited to 2 terms
(22nd Amendment)
Requirements
Native-born citizen
35 years old
Live in USA 14 years Requirements
Election Process
electoral college

4. President
Benefits
Salary: $400,000.00, plus money for expenses & travel.
White House
Camp David
Fleet of special cars, helicopters, & Air Force One

5. Vice- President Mike Pence
Elected with the president
Same qualifications
Duties: presides over the Senate & vote in case of a tie.
25th Amendment
New president choose Vice-president & is approved by Congress
If president unable to execute duties for a short time Vice-President is known as “acting president”.

6. President Gives speeches Presidential Successions Act
State of the Union Address
Presidential Successions Act
President
Vice-President
Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore
Secretary of State
( Rex Tilliarson)
Other Cabinet members

7. President’s Major Roles: Chief Executive
Carry out Nations Laws
In charge of cabinet & executive branch employees
Appoints cabinet heads, supreme court & federal judges, & other large government agencies with Senate approval
Issues Executive Orders
Grants pardons, reprieves, & amnesty.

8. President’s Major Roles:
Commander in Chief
Commander of armed forces
Only 1 that can order soldiers into battle
War Powers Resolution
Head of State
Living symbol of Nation
Aids diplomacy by greeting foreign leaders
Carries out ceremonial functions
Chief Diplomat
Direct foreign policy

9. President’s Major Roles:
Legislative Leader
Forms bills
Proposes legislation
Make speeches to gain support
Lobbies Congressmen
Appoint staff to work with congress

10. President’s Major Roles:
Party Leader
Gives speeches to help party members who are running for office
Helps party raise money
Economic Leader
Plans the federal government’s budget

11. Cabinet
All member call Secretary, except Depart of justice is called the Attorney General.
All members appointed by president & approved by Senate
Meets when president feels necessary
Department heads coordinate department activities.
Responsibilities
Advise president on issues related to department

12. Cabinet Departments Departments of Agriculture Departments of Interior
Departments of Commerce
Departments of Justice
Departments of Defense
Departments of Labor
Departments of Education
Departments of State
Departments of Energy
Departments of Transportation
Departments of Treasury
Departments of Health & Human Services
Departments of Homeland Security
Departments of Veterans Affairs
Departments of Housing & Urban Development

13. First Lady Michelle Obama
Involved in political arena
Usually picks-up president’s weakest issues & issues that they have strong connections with.
Has own staff that includes chief of staff & press spokesperson.

14. Executive Office of the President (EOP)
Duties:
Prepare reports
Write bills
Check on work of different agencies of executive branch

15. EOP Offices: White House Office
                                                                                                                                                                        
President’s closest advisers & personal staff.
Staff screen flow of information & people trying to see president.
Main Staff Members:
Chief of Staff
-Deputy Chief of Staff
Assistant for Domestic Affairs
Counsel (lawyer) to the President
Appointment secretary
Assistant for Public Relations
Assistant for Legislative Affairs
Press Secretary

16. EOP Offices: Office of Administration
Provides administration services to all EOP
Responds to individuals seeking records under the Freedom of Information Act
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
Prepares federal budget & monitors spending
Clearest statement of plans & goals for the year.

17. EOP Offices: National Security Council (NSC)
Helps President coordinate military & foreign policy
Deals with factors on safety & security
Members: VP, Secretary of State & Defense, chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
National Security Advisor
Supervises Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

18. EOP Offices: Council of Economic Advisers (CEA)
advise president about complex economic matters, so he can fulfill his duty as economic leader

19. Executive Agencies Agencies
Responsible for dealing with certain specialized areas within the government
Ex: NASA
Government Corporations
Charge for services & product, but do not make a profit
Ex: Postal Service
Regulatory Boards & Commissions
Protect Public & enforce/ make industry rules
Ex: Federal Communications Commission (FCC)