THE PRESIDENCY

THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH

A. The President1. 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 (22nd Amendment)

7. Lives in Washington DC during tenure

PAST PRESIDENTS 32-42

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlOIy6QEbes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2oP12QRLYM

B. The “Job” 1. Head of the Executive Branch of the

government2. Chief Executive - carries out the laws

of the land (like a CEO of a company) - creates the budget for

US3. Chief of State - meets with visitors

from foreign countries4. Chief Diplomat - he sets foreign policy

and treaties

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

DEMOCRAT VS. REPUBLICAN

….Darn you, fat elephant!

…..What a jackass!

PARODY……. # 1

C. The President’s “Team”1. Vice President

- leads the Senate- takes over for president if pres. can’t

do the job2. 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

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

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

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