1. The leader of our nation and top official of the executive branch.
President
The leader of our nation and top official of the executive branch.

2. Formal Qualifications
Natural born citizen
35 years old
Live IN COUNTRY for 14 years

3. Presidential Elections and Limitations
Election for pres. is held once every four years

4. Electoral College
Electors = the # of Senators + US Representatives from state (DC has three electoral votes)
Total # 538
Operates on “winner-take-all” system
To win, you must receive 270 votes
If not, decision goes to H of R
Read p. 304 and answer #7 under Citizenship activity

5. Roles of the President Chief Executive Chief Diplomat
Commander in Chief
Legislative Leader
Head of State
Economic Leader
Party Leader

6. A command by the Pres. that has the force of law.
Chief Executive
Executive Order
A command by the Pres. that has the force of law.
Usually in times of crisis.

7. Appointments
Ambassadors
Judges
Heads Of Govt. Agencies
Members Of The Cabinet
Supreme Court Justices
*Must be Senate approved

8. Job as Chief Diplomat is to deal with foreign countries
President writes Treaties, but the Senate must approve them by a 2/3 vote for them to go in to effect

9. President cannot declare war, but decides HOW a war is fought!
Commander-in-Chief
Job:
President cannot declare war, but decides HOW a war is fought!

10. The president may suggest needed laws
Legislative Leader
The president may suggest needed laws OR
he can speak to members of Congress and encourage them to approve a bill

11. Legislative Leader Powers
Appeal to the public OR
Veto Bills

12. State of the Union Address
Legislative Leader
State of the Union Address
Given to Congress to Explain the social and economic conditions of the country

13. Head of State President is the symbol of the nation
Greets foreign diplomats and carries out ceremonial duties

14. Economic Leader Deal with economic issues of the country
Plan the federal budget

15. Party Leader
Can help his party by campaigning for other party members in their state.

16. The Pres. appoints US Supreme Court Justices & federal judges
Judicial Leader
The Pres. appoints US Supreme Court Justices & federal judges

17. The Cabinet
Presidential advisors
Heads of Executive Departments
Help carry out ex. duties

20. Executive Agencies
Independent Agencies responsible for dealing with specialized areas of government
ex. NASA

21. Regulatory commissions
Agencies that protect the public by controlling certain types of businesses and industries
Ex. FCC Federal Communications

22. Government Corporation
A business the government owns and operates
President appoints board of directors and general manager
Example the US Postal Service