1. The Executive Branch
The Presidency

2. US Constitution: Article II
“The executive power shall be vested in the President of the United States of America.”
The most scrutinized job on the world

3. 3 Requirements THAT’S IT! At least 35 years old “Natural born citizen”
Resident of the United States for at least 14 years
THAT’S IT!

4. The Many Roles of the President
Chief of State
Ceremonial and symbolic head of state
Chief Executive
Run the Executive Branch
HUGE bureaucracy: Largest employer in the country
Limitations mean power to persuade

5. Roles (continued) Commander in Chief Chief Diplomat
Supreme leader of the armed forces
Civilian leader of the military
Sidestep Congress in war
Chief Diplomat
Make foreign policy
Treaties (with Congressional approval)
Executive agreements

6. Chief Legislator Chief of Party First Citizen
Doesn’t make laws, but sets agenda
State of the Union
Veto power
Chief of Party
Ideologically lead his party
First Citizen
Represent America
Voice of the People
Leader of the Nation

7. Manager of the Economy Protector of Peace
The country expects prosperity
Use a variety of economic controls to create a stable economy
Protector of Peace
Preserve order in time of national emergencies