1. Executive Branch: Roles and Powers of the President
L/S/N Government

2. The Executive Branch: Structure Review
President & Vice President
Main Function: Lead
Executive Branch
Cabinet
Main Function:
Advisors to the President
***Page 229 for info on the Cabinet—Cabinet consists of individuals who head various executive departments which assist the president in decision making. Cabinet members are appointed by the President and approved by Senate.
***Look to page 235 to find a description of the executive office agencies. Executive office of the President (EOP) created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Consists of individuals and agencies whose responsibilities are geared towards assisting the President. For example, the largest agency in the EOP is the Office of Management and Budget is responsible for preparing the national budget the President proposes to Congress each year. Other important agencies include the National Security Council (advises the president on military and foreign policy) and the Council of Economic Advisers (assists the president in directing the nation’s economic policies).
***Distribute and complete charts on purposes of executive departments.
Regulatory Agencies
Main Function: Enforce laws
and regulations

3. The President: Qualifications and Term of Office
Article II of the Constitution: the president must be
A natural born citizen of US
At least 35 years old
A resident of the US for 14 years before office
Informal Requirements: government experience, education, money, character
The 22nd in 1951 set two four-year term limit on presidency

4. Presidential Roles Head of State—ceremonial duties
Chief Executive—heads federal offices and agencies that see Congress’ laws are carried out
Chief Legislator—propose legislation
Economic Planner—federal budget
Party Leader—patronage
Chief Diplomat—directs foreign policy
Commander in Chief—control of armed forces

5. Line of Succession 1. Vice President
Speaker of the House of Representatives
President of the Senate (Pro Tempore)
Secretary of State
Secretary of Treasury
Secretary of Defense
Attorney General
Remaining Cabinet Secretaries
If the President dies, these people would take over in order.