The Executive Branch

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The Executive Branch
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Review

• Function Execute the Laws
• Members
• President
• 1. Qualifications
• a. 35 years old
• b. Natural-born citizen
• c. U.S. resident for 14 years
• 2. Method of Selection Electoral College
• 3. Term of Office 4 years- maximum of 2 terms

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Powers of the President

• Execute laws passed by Congress
• Make treaties with advice and consent of the
  Senate
• Appoint ambassadors and federal judges
• Recommend measures to Congress
• Veto laws
• Commander-in-Chief of armed forces
• Head of State and Chief Executive
• Pardon and reprieve
• Call special sessions of Congress

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Jobs of the President

• Chief Executive enforces the laws, appoints
  federal judges, cabinet secretaries, and Supreme
  Court Justices.
• Commander in Chief had of the nations military
  forces. Only Congress can declare war, but recent
  Presidents have sent troops into combat without a
  formal declaration.

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Jobs of the President

• Head of State ceremonial duties such as
  welcoming foreign leaders and recognizing
  important Americans.
• Director of foreign policy makes treaties, and
  works with the Secretary of State to shape
  policies for dealing with other countries.

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Jobs of the President

• Head of the Political Party uses influence to
  back party candidates and raise money.
• Economic guardian plans federal govt budget and
  appoints head of federal reserve.
• Legislative leader signs acts of Congress or
  vetoes. (2/3 can override a veto.)

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Presidential Succession

• Vice President
• Speaker of the House
• President pro tempore
• Secretary of State
• Cabinet members in the order they were
  established.

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Why has Presidential Power Grown?

• unity of the presidency.
• Influence of past Presidents.
• People have demanded that the Federal government
  play a larger role in regulating public concern.
• frequent need for decisive action in times of
  national emergency.
• Media