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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.
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Formal Qualifications
Natural born citizen 35 years old Live IN COUNTRY for 14 years
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Presidential Elections and Limitations
Election for pres. is held once every four years
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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
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Roles of the President Chief Executive Chief Diplomat
Commander in Chief Legislative Leader Head of State Economic Leader Party Leader
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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.
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Appointments Ambassadors Judges Heads Of Govt. Agencies Members Of The Cabinet Supreme Court Justices *Must be Senate approved
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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
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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!
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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
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Legislative Leader Powers
Appeal to the public OR Veto Bills
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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
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Head of State President is the symbol of the nation
Greets foreign diplomats and carries out ceremonial duties
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Economic Leader Deal with economic issues of the country
Plan the federal budget
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Party Leader Can help his party by campaigning for other party members in their state.
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The Pres. appoints US Supreme Court Justices & federal judges
Judicial Leader The Pres. appoints US Supreme Court Justices & federal judges
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The Cabinet Presidential advisors Heads of Executive Departments Help carry out ex. duties
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Executive Agencies Independent Agencies responsible for dealing with specialized areas of government ex. NASA
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Regulatory commissions
Agencies that protect the public by controlling certain types of businesses and industries Ex. FCC Federal Communications
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Government Corporation
A business the government owns and operates President appoints board of directors and general manager Example the US Postal Service
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