1. Those who carry out (Execute & Enforce) all laws
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Those who carry out (Execute & Enforce) all laws

2. Who makes up the executive branch?
President
Vice-President
Cabinet (head of each department)
Departments
Treasury, War, Foreign Affairs, State, Defense, etc.

3. Term of President 4 yrs. Can serve 2 consecutive terms (8 yrs.)
Elected by the Electoral College

4. Electoral College - “Electors” chosen by the candidates
Number of electors is based on each states representation in Congress.
Ex. Ohio has 18 representatives and 2 senators, therefore they have 20 electors in the college
The bigger states have more representation
Outcome of the popular vote can differ from outcome of electoral vote
Presidential candidate with most number of electoral votes wins the election

5. Requirements of President
Natural-born citizen of the U.S.
At least 35 years old
Resident of the U.S. for 14 years

6. Important Dates
Election Day- First Tuesday (following the first Monday) in November
Inauguration Day- January 20th
Take the “oath of office”

7. Powers of the President
Commander-in-chief
Head of military
Chief Executive
Makes sure everyone in the executive branch are properly carrying out their duties
Chief of State
In charge of foreign relations (can make treaties, but Senate has to vote on them)

8. Powers of the President
Chief Legislator
Approve and disapprove laws made by the legislative branch
Chief of Party
Head of political party

9. Impeachment Removing an official from office
Must be accused, then found guilty of any of the following:
Treason, bribery, other high crimes, or misdemeanors
Accusal occurs in the House of representatives
Trial takes place in the Senate (2/3 vote is necessary for removal)

10. Has any President been impeached?
No- the impeachment process has begun, but the Presidents were never convicted.
Andrew Johnson
Richard Nixon
Bill Clinton