1. Executive Branch Notes

2. What is the job of the executive branch? Enforce laws

3. Who is under the executive branch? Federal Level U.S. President & Vice President Federal departments and agencies (Ex: Department of education, FBI…etc) State Level Governor & Lieutenant Governor State departments & agencies Local Level Mayor City departments & agencies

4. Requirements to be President At least age 35 Must live in the U.S. for at least 14 years Must be a U.S. citizen Must be born on U.S. soil

5. Powers of the President Military- Commander and chief of the U.S. military Diplomatic- Can make treaties with other countries, can represent the U.S. in other countries Appointment-Can appoint heads of departments and judges Legislative- Can suggest ideas for bills, can veto bills

6. Federal Bureaucracy Departments and agencies that help the president carry out laws Presidential Cabinet Close group of advisors to the president

7. Limits on power (Write down 2) President can only authorize short missions for the military (less than 30 days) Congress approval is needed for longer military involvement (and to declare war) Congress has to approve most presidential appointments Congress can override a presidential veto with 2/3 approval

8. What is the definition of a Veto? When the President rejects or refuses to sign a bill into law because they disagree with it.

9. Powers of the Vice President Take over if something happens to the President Be the leader of the U.S. Senate Assist the President when called upon

10. How often is there a Presidential Election? Every 4 years How many times can someone be elected president? Twice