1. The Executive Branch, MT. 2, LT. 2

2. Executive Branch – MT. 2, LT. 2
The President:
Elected every 4 years
First Tuesday in November
Inauguration Day – January 20th
Elected indirectly by the Electoral College

3. Requirements Formal Informal Must be a native born citizen
Must be at least 35 years old
Must have lived in U.S. for at least 14 years
Support from one of the two major parties
College education – law degree
Prior political experience

4. Removal Death or Disability (25th Amendment) Resignation Term Limits:
Impeachment and Removal:
Requires 2/3 vote in both House and Senate
2 Impeachments (no convictions)
Death or Disability
(25th Amendment)
8 deaths in office (4 assassinations + 4 natural causes)
Resignation
1 Resignation
Term Limits:
2 Four-Year Terms (22nd Amendment)
Washington = 2 term tradition
FDR = only 4 term president

5. Presidential Succession
Vice President
Speaker of the House
Barack Obama
President Pro Tempore
Joseph Biden
John Boehner
Patrick Leahy

6. Oath of Office Powers & Duties
“Faithfully execute the office of President of the United States”
Preserve
Protect
Defend
“The Constitution of the United States”
Execute the Laws
Head of State
Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces
Foreign Policy and Diplomacy
Chief Policymaker
Powers & Duties

7. Written Summary: The Powers of the President
One role played by the President is… As part of this role… Also… Another responsibility the President has is… One of his duties is… Finally, the President is… To fulfill this role he must…