The Executive Branch

How do you get in the White House

You must be
At least 35 years old
Someone born in the United
States
Living in the US for at least 14
years
The above is also true for the
Vice President.

Terms of Office
Terms last 4 years

Before 1951, the president could

serve an unlimited number of
terms (FDR right, for example)
NOW, the President can only
serve two terms (22nd
amendment) for a total of EIGHT
years

How the President is Chosen

We vote for the president, but
the president is actually choose
by the ELECTORAL COLLEGE
In order to win the presidency,
you need at least 270 electoral
votes
Winner-take-all system
Every 4 years

Chief Executive
The President can be found in
article II of the Constitution. The
Presidents main job is to
enforce the laws. The President
cannot do this job alone so he
appoints 1000s of people in
various departments to make
sure laws are being followed
including FBI, Department of
Treasury, and the IRS.

Commander in Chief
The president is in control of the
entire armed forces (army, navy, air
force, etc.)
When Congress declares war, the
president is in charge of forces
The president is in charge of the
nuclear codes in case he needs to
use them against another nation.
They are kept in a leather briefcase
and guarded at all times. Its called
THE FOOTBALL

 What is diplomacy?

Chief Diplomat

Conducting relations with other

nations

This is exactly what the Pres.

does

Appoints Ambassadors
Embassies/consulates
Treaties & Exec. Agreements
Formal Meetings with officials

Why is diplomacy important?

Other Responsibilities
Chief of State the President is
the unofficial spokesperson for
the country
Judicial Leader mostly check
the Judicial branch of
government. The President
nominates Federal and Supreme
Court Judges. The President can
also:
Give Pardons= forgiveness of
crimes
Give Reprieves= a delay on a
punishment

What if something happens to the

president?
This is the order after the
president:
Vice President
Speaker of the House
Representatives
President Pro Temp
Secretary of State
Secretary of Treasury
Secretary of Defense
Attorney General
All other cabinet secretaries