1. THE PRESIDENCY THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH

2. A. The President 1. The most powerful person in the world 2. Must be born in the US 3. Must be over 35 4. Must have lived in US for at least 14 years 5. Term = 4 years 6. The President may only serve 2 ELECTED terms (22 nd Amendment) 7. Lives in Washington DC during tenure

3. PAST PRESIDENTS 32-42

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6. B. The “Job” 1. Head of the Executive Branch of the government 2. Chief Executive - carries out the laws of the land (like a CEO of a company) - creates the budget for US 3. Chief of State - meets with visitors from foreign countries 4. Chief Diplomat - he sets foreign policy and treaties

7. B….. Continued….. 5.Commander-in-Chief – leads the armed forces 6.Chief Lawmaker - He has veto power and can propose laws to Congress 7. Party Chief - Leader of his political party

8. DEMOCRAT VS. REPUBLICAN ….Darn you, fat elephant! …..What a jackass!

9. PARODY……. # 1

10. C. The President’s “Team” 1. Vice President - leads the Senate - takes over for president if pres. can’t do the job 2. Executive Office - The President’s top assistants (at White House / Special Councils) - Chief of Staff directs all operations in the office - White House assistants advise President on daily matters - Press Secretary gives all news to media

11. C….. Continued… 3. Special Councils - National Security Council - security and foreign policy issues - Office of Management and Budget - budget issues - Council of Economic Advisors - watches the economy - Council on Environmental Quality - the environment

12. C…. Continued 4. The Cabinet –Heads (“Secretaries”) of the 14 Departments (1) Responsible for all that goes on within their department (2) Serve as close advisors to the President (3) All are appointed by President and approved by the Senate

13. D. The President and the People 1. President must represent the people 2. President must understand what the people want 3. President must be popular