1. Electing the President of the United States

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3. How do we elect the President of the United States?

4. The United States Constitution Start with the Constitution- The basic process of selecting the President of the United States is spelled out in the U.S. Constitution, and it has been modified by the 12th, 22nd, and 23rd amendments. Many additional steps have been added over the years, by custom and by state law -- the process has changed quite a bit over time. Start with the Constitution- The basic process of selecting the President of the United States is spelled out in the U.S. Constitution, and it has been modified by the 12th, 22nd, and 23rd amendments. Many additional steps have been added over the years, by custom and by state law -- the process has changed quite a bit over time. Look At The Amendments Look At The Amendments Look At The Amendments Look At The Amendments

5. Primaries and Caucuses Primaries and Caucuses There are many people who would like to become President. There are many people who would like to become President. Some of these people can belong to the same political party. Some of these people can belong to the same political party. Each party must vote for one representative. Each party must vote for one representative. In these elections, party members get to vote for the one candidate that will represent their party in the upcoming general election. In these elections, party members get to vote for the one candidate that will represent their party in the upcoming general election. Learn more about this subject. Learn more about this subject.

6. What are the major political parties in the United States? The two major political parties in the U.S are The Republican Party Political Parties the Democratic Party and

7. National Convention National Convention During this time, each Presidential candidate chooses a running-mate (or Vice-Presidential candidate). During this time, each Presidential candidate chooses a running-mate (or Vice-Presidential candidate). Now that each party is represented by one candidate, the general election process begins. Now that each party is represented by one candidate, the general election process begins.

8. General Election General Election Candidates campaign throughout the country in an attempt to win the support of voters. Finally in November, the people vote for one candidate. Candidates campaign throughout the country in an attempt to win the support of voters. Finally in November, the people vote for one candidate..

9. Electoral College When a person casts a vote in the general election, they are not voting directly for an individual Presidential candidate. When a person casts a vote in the general election, they are not voting directly for an individual Presidential candidate. Instead, voters in each state actually cast their vote for a group of people, known as electors. Instead, voters in each state actually cast their vote for a group of people, known as electors. These electors are part of the Electoral College and are supposed to vote for their state’s preferred candidate. These electors are part of the Electoral College and are supposed to vote for their state’s preferred candidate. More information on the Electoral College More information on the Electoral College More information on the Electoral College More information on the Electoral College

10. We vote for an elector…the elector votes for the states preferred choice. We vote for an elector…the elector votes for the states preferred choice. In the Electoral College system, each state gets a certain number of electors, based on each state's total number of representation in Congress. In the Electoral College system, each state gets a certain number of electors, based on each state's total number of representation in Congress. Each elector gets one electoral vote. Each elector gets one electoral vote. For example, a large state like California gets 54 electoral votes, while Rhode Island gets only four. For example, a large state like California gets 54 electoral votes, while Rhode Island gets only four. All together, there are 538 Electoral votes. All together, there are 538 Electoral votes.

11. When is election day? When is election day? The Presidential election is held every four years. The Presidential election is held every four years. Election Day is the Tuesday on or after November 2nd. Election Day is the Tuesday on or after November 2nd. Election Day Facts Election Day Facts Election Day Facts Election Day Facts

12. Who is eligible to vote? Who is eligible to vote? To be eligible to vote you must register to vote. To be eligible to vote you must register to vote. To register to vote you must: To register to vote you must: Be a United States citizen. Be a United States citizen. Be a resident of California. Be a resident of California. Be at least 18 years of age (or will be by the date of the next election) Be at least 18 years of age (or will be by the date of the next election) Not be in prison or on parole for conviction of a felony. Not be in prison or on parole for conviction of a felony. Not have been judged by a court to be mentally incompetent to register and vote. Not have been judged by a court to be mentally incompetent to register and vote. More about eligibility to vote. More about eligibility to vote. More about eligibility to vote. More about eligibility to vote.

13. What is the inauguration? What is the inauguration? The day when the President and Vice President elect take the oath of office and officially begin their 4 year term. The day when the President and Vice President elect take the oath of office and officially begin their 4 year term. It is always on January 20 th following the Presidential election in November. It is always on January 20 th following the Presidential election in November. The Oath of Office The Oath of Office "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

14. Where does the President live and work? The city where the President lives is Washington, D.C. The city where the President lives is Washington, D.C.

15. Where does the President live and work? In Washington, D.C. the President lives and works in the White House In Washington, D.C. the President lives and works in the White House

16. Famous Presidents Famous Presidents

17. George Washington He was the first President of He was the first President of the United States. the United States. He is known as “The Father of He is known as “The Father of our Country”. our Country”. He was President from He was President from 1789-1797. 1789-1797. History of Washington History of Washington History of Washington History of Washington Complete a picture of George Washington Complete a picture of George Washington Complete a picture of George Washington Complete a picture of George Washington

18. Abraham Lincoln He was the 16 th President of the United States. He was the 16 th President of the United States. He kept the country together during the Civil War. He kept the country together during the Civil War. He is known for freeing the slaves. He is known for freeing the slaves. He was assassinated shortly after the end of the war. He was assassinated shortly after the end of the war. See the Lincoln Memorial See the Lincoln Memorial See the Lincoln Memorial See the Lincoln Memorial

19. Presidents Day The day that we remember the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The day that we remember the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

20. OVERVIEW OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT

21. Levels of Government

22. The United States Government National (or Federal) Level State Level Local Level (can be county or city)

23. Branches of Government

24. The United States Government The Judicial Branch The Legislative Branch The Executive Branch

25. THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH What does the Executive Branch do? What is its job? It enforces the laws written and passed by Congress. It enforces the laws written and passed by Congress.

26. THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH The President is the head of the executive branch The Vice President The Cabinet and the Departments headed by the Cabinet members

27. Presidential Succession Follows this course: The President The Vice President The Speaker of The House of Representatives

28. What are the requirements for becoming president? has to be at least 35 years old has to be at least 35 years old Age

29. What are the requirements for becoming president? has to be at least 35 years old has to be at least 35 years old has to be a natural born has to be a natural born citizen of the United States citizen of the United States Age Citizenship

30. What are the requirements for becoming president? has to be at least 35 years old has to be at least 35 years old has to be a natural born has to be a natural born citizen of the United States citizen of the United States has to have lived in the United States for at least 14 years has to have lived in the United States for at least 14 years Age Citizenship Residency

31. What titles does the President have?

32. The President is known as the Commander In Chief of the United States armed forces The President is known as the Commander In Chief of the United States armed forces

33. What titles does the President have? The President is known as the Commander In Chief of the United States armed forces The President is known as the Commander In Chief of the United States armed forces The President serves as the American Head of State The President serves as the American Head of State

34. What titles does the President have? The President is known as the Commander In Chief of the United States armed forces The President is known as the Commander In Chief of the United States armed forces The President serves as the American Head of State The President serves as the American Head of State This means he meets with the leaders of other This means he meets with the leaders of other countries and can make treaties with them countries and can make treaties with them

35. What titles does the President have? The President is known as the Commander In Chief of the United States armed forces The President is known as the Commander In Chief of the United States armed forces The President serves as the American Head of State The President serves as the American Head of State This means he meets with the leaders of other This means he meets with the leaders of other countries and can make treaties with them countries and can make treaties with them The President is also the Chief of Government The President is also the Chief of Government

36. What titles does the President have? The President is known as the Commander In Chief of the United States armed forces The President is known as the Commander In Chief of the United States armed forces The President serves as the American Head of State The President serves as the American Head of State This means he meets with the leaders of other This means he meets with the leaders of other countries and can make treaties with them countries and can make treaties with them The President is also the Chief of Government The President is also the Chief of Government This means that he is technically the boss of This means that he is technically the boss of every government worker—including the every government worker—including the Secretary of Defense Secretary of Defense

37. What powers does the President have?

38. National Security Powers National Security Powers

39. What powers does the President have? National Security Powers National Security Powers Legislative Powers Legislative Powers

40. What powers does the President have? National Security Powers National Security Powers Legislative Powers Legislative Powers Administrative Powers Administrative Powers

41. What powers does the President have? National Security Powers National Security Powers Legislative Powers Legislative Powers Administrative Powers Administrative Powers Judicial Powers Judicial Powers

42. National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-In-Chief of the armed forces Serves as the Commander-In-Chief of the armed forces

43. National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-In-Chief of the armed forces Serves as the Commander-In-Chief of the armed forces The President can authorize the use of troops overseas without declaring war

44. National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-In-Chief of the armed forces Serves as the Commander-In-Chief of the armed forces The President can authorize the use of troops overseas without declaring war Makes treaties with other nations

45. National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-In-Chief of the armed forces Serves as the Commander-In-Chief of the armed forces The President can authorize the use of troops overseas without declaring war Makes treaties with other nations Nominates ambassadors

46. National Security Powers Serves as the Commander-In-Chief of the armed forces Serves as the Commander-In-Chief of the armed forces The President can authorize the use of troops overseas without declaring war Makes treaties with other nations Nominates ambassadors Receives ambassadors of other nations

47. Legislative Powers

48. Presents information on the state of the union to Congress

49. Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress The President can propose bills

50. Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress The President can propose bills Approves or rejects laws passed by Congress Veto power

51. Legislative Powers Presents information on the state of the union to Congress Recommends legislation to Congress The President can propose bills Approves or rejects laws passed by Congress Veto power Convenes both houses of Congress in special sessions

52. How does the President affect laws that are made? The President plays a large role in making America’s laws

53. Before a law becomes official it is known as a bill

54. Congress (the Senate and House of Representatives) creates bills

55. Before a law becomes official it is known as a bill Congress (the Senate and House of Representatives) creates bills Congress approves bills after they are created

56. Before a law becomes official it is known as a bill Congress (the Senate and House of Representatives) creates bills Congress approves bills after they are created After they do this, they send it to the President for his approval

57. Before a law becomes official it is known as a bill Congress (the Senate and House of Representatives) creates bills Congress approves bills after they are created After they do this, they send it to the President for his approval If the President agrees with the law, he signs it and the law goes into effect

58. Before a law becomes official it is known as a bill Congress (the Senate and House of Representatives) creates bills Congress approves bills after they are created After they do this, they send it to the President for his approval If the President agrees with the law, he signs it and the law goes into effect If the President does not like a bill, he can refuse to sign it. When he does this it is called a veto.

59. Administrative Powers

60. Administrative Powers The U.S. Constitution says “Take care that the laws be faithfully executed”—Article II, Section 3

61. Because he is the Chief of government he appoints, with Senate approval:

62. Administrative Powers The U.S. Constitution says “Take care that the laws be faithfully executed”—Article II, Section 3 Because he is the Chief of government he appoints, with Senate approval: His Cabinet His Cabinet

63. Administrative Powers The U.S. Constitution says “Take care that the laws be faithfully executed”—Article II, Section 3 Because he is the Chief of government he appoints, with Senate approval: His Cabinet His CabinetAmbassadors

64. Administrative Powers The U.S. Constitution says “Take care that the laws be faithfully executed”—Article II, Section 3 Because he is the Chief of government he appoints, with Senate approval: His Cabinet His CabinetAmbassadors Supreme Court justices

65. Administrative Powers The U.S. Constitution says “Take care that the laws be faithfully executed”—Article II, Section 3 Because he is the Chief of government he appoints, with Senate approval: His Cabinet His CabinetAmbassadors Supreme Court justices Other officials

66. The President’s Cabinet The President’s Cabinet is the Vice President and a group of 15 people who help the President do his job Their purpose? They advise the President Who are they? They are the President’s most trusted advisors

67. The President’s Cabinet The Vice President The Vice President and and The heads of 15 executive branch departments: The heads of 15 executive branch departments: 1) Secretary of State 1) Secretary of State 2) Secretary of the Treasury 2) Secretary of the Treasury 3) Secretary of Defense—oversees the armed forces 3) Secretary of Defense—oversees the armed forces See the President's Cabinet See the President's CabinetSee the President's CabinetSee the President's Cabinet And other government officials chosen by the President

68. Judicial Powers Grants reprieves and pardons for Federal crimes (except impeachment) Grants reprieves and pardons for Federal crimes (except impeachment) Appoints federal judges, with the agreement of the majority of the Senate Appoints federal judges, with the agreement of the majority of the Senate

69. What CAN’T the President do? The President can’t write (or make) laws, but he can propose bills A member of Congress must submit the bill for him The President can’t declare war He needs the approval of Congress to do this