1. 3 Branches of Government The Executive Branch

2. Creation of the Executive Created by Article II of the Constitution Headed by the “Chief Executive” - The President of the United States

3. President Qualifications –Must be a natural born citizen –Must be at least 35 years old –Must have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years Elected by the Electoral College Term –4 years –22 nd Amendment limits the President to two 4 year terms or a total of 10 years –President Franklin Roosevelt (above) was elected to 4 terms

4. Vice President Same qualifications as President Duties –Replace the President upon his death or if he becomes disabled –Preside over the Senate

5. Presidential Succession Upon the death of the President the chain of successors is: –Vice President –Speaker of the House – Highest ranking member of House of Representatives –President Pro Temp. – Highest ranking member of the Senate –Secretary of State –Other Cabinet members based on order of creation of the Department

6. Powers of President Veto Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces Sign treaties Grant Pardons Enforce Laws (or not) Appoint Federal Officials

7. Roles of President Chief of State Chief Executive Chief Diplomat Commander in Chief of Military Chief of his Party Chief Guardian of the Economy

8. Executive Office of the White House Chief of Staff-Presidents most trusted advisor Cabinet- Heads of the 15 Executive Departments National Security Council (NSC) Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

9. Executive Cabinet The tradition of the Cabinet dates back to the beginnings of the Presidency itself. Established in the Constitution, the Cabinet's role is to advise the President on any subject he may require relating to the duties of each member's respective office. Includes the Vice President and the heads of 15 executive departments: Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of Commerce Secretary of Defense Secretary of Education Secretary of Energy Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary of Homeland Security Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Secretary of Interior Secretary of Labor Secretary of State Secretary of Transportation Secretary of Treasury Secretary of Veterans Affairs The Attorney General (Department of Justice)