1. The Executive Branch The Roles of the President
Chapter 9 Section 1
The Executive Branch
The Roles of the President

2. The President’s Job Chief Executive – enforces the law
Responsibility to carry out laws and make the final decision about goals and policies for the nation
“Executive Orders” – rules or regulations that gov. must follow
Commander in Chief – (CINC)
Final say about wartime decisions and leader of armed forces
Cannot declare war
Chief Agenda Setter
State of the Union Address
Tells Congress/nation what he wants done
Domestic Policies

3. The President’s Job Chief of State Foreign-Policy Leader
Performs ceremonial duties (Throwing out first pitch, cutting ribbons for openings of buildings, ect.)
Represents the US to the world: visits other nations
Foreign-Policy Leader
Foreign policy: plans for dealing with other nations
Make money through trade
Maintain national security (War on Terror/Iraq)
Treaties – formal agreements with other countries
Ambassadors – official representative to foreign gov.

4. Qualifications and Terms
Native born
At least 35
Resident for 14 years
Presidential Profile typically – White, male, Christian, highly educated, wealthy
In what ways do we see this typical profile being challenged in this upcoming election?
4 year term (22nd Amendment: 2 term limit)
FDR: re-elected 4x (WWII)

5. Salary and Benefits $400,000/year and lots of perks (benefits)
George Washington – offered $25,000/year or $566,000 in today’s market. (turned it down)
Ex: White House – living and working quarters; Air Force One – private jet; live in medical doctors, cleaners, chef, ect.; Secret Service for life,

6. Presidential Succession
If the president dies, resigns, or is impeached the Vice-President takes over
Then Speaker of the House
Then President pro-tempore
And down the line it goes….