The Executive Branch Roles, Powers, Influence and Cabinet!!!! Concept and wording by George Cassutto Animation & Graphics Added by Mrs. Heisey.

The Roles of the Executive Branch Headed by the president of the United States; the chief executive of the nation. Executes the laws of the land. Prepares the annual budget for congressional approval. Appoints cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal Supreme Court judges. Administers the federal bureaucracy or government.

The President: Review Must be: Elected to a 4-year term by the Electoral College The Electoral College votes based on popular vote The number of electors for each state is based on Congressional Representation 35 years or older 14-year resident, and a natural born citizen

The Two-Term Precedent Franklin Delano Roosevelt ( ) was the only President to win more than two terms (4) George Washington set the precedent for the limit of two terms until the 22 nd Amendment was passed in 1951 The 22 nd Amendment places a term limit on the presidency Puzzler: you cannot serve more than two terms, but a President CAN legally serve for up to 10 years. HOW???

The Roles of the President Can you name any of the roles designated to the president?

Role: Chief of State Ceremonial head of the government; Acts as example for and symbol of the US Represents America at special occasions and ceremonies Awarding medals and speechmaking are examples of this role

Chief Executive: head of the executive branch Acts as boss of federal government workers in 15 Executive Departments These departments help the President carry out, enforce, or execute the law The President appoints Cabinet members to advise and assist him (Congress must approve them) Example: Holding cabinet meetings and appointing federal officials

Chief Legislator Proposer of the legislative agenda- President can propose bills and must sign bills into law or veto them President often calls members of Congress to lobby for his agenda Presents his agenda to Congress in the annual State of the Union Address

Commander-In-Chief Head of the nation’s armed forces. President decides where armed forces are to be stationed and weapons to be used Chairman of the Joint Chiefs is top military commander under the President (works in the Pentagon)

Chief Diplomat Architect of American foreign policy. Conducts foreign policy by directing the actions of American ambassadors Signs treaties and trade agreements with leaders of other nations

Chief of the Party Leader of the political party that controls the executive branch. Presidents help members of their political party get elected or appointed to office. Presidents make campaign speeches needed for re-election Head of fund-raising for the party

Chief Citizen Representative of all the people. Work for the public interest.

Role: Chief Guardian of the Economy Monitors unemployment Inflation, taxation, business, and general welfare of the nation Does not control the economy, but gets the credit if it goes well and gets the blame if it does not go well.

Other Powers of the President Limited Judicial Powers- Can pardon (forgive) or reprieve (delay) a criminal’s sentence. May grant amnesty (pardon) to a group of people. Presidential power has increased since the Constitution was ratified.

How does the executive branch influence policymaking? Proposing legislation in an annual speech to Congress (State of the Union Address) Appealing directly to the people. Approving or vetoing legislation. Appointing officials who carry out the laws.*

The Cabinet There are 15 executive departments (as well as agencies and regulatory boards) that aid the president in interpreting and executing laws.

The State Executive Branch! The Governor of Virginia: Chief administrator / executive: Carry out state laws; prepare budget; appoints officials Chief of state: Ceremonial leader of the state; hosts important people Chief legislator: Proposer of the state’s legislative agenda; approves / vetoes laws. Party chief: Leader of the political party that controls the executive branch of VA Commander-in-chief: In charge of the National Guard (state militia) * Limited Judicial Powers – Can pardon or commute (reduce) a criminal’s sentence

44 cabinet departments in VA!!! Role of cabinet secretaries & departments, agencies, commissions, & regulatory boards: 1. administer laws3. regulate aspects of business and the economy 2. enforce laws4. provide services States have many of the same departments as the national government Virginia.gov - Government - Executive Branch

Local Executive Branch 1. A County has a - Chief Supervisor or Chairperson of the board of supervisors who leads the BOS. 2. A Virginia Incorporated Towns or Cities have a - Chief councilman or Chairperson of the town / city council who lead the council(s), or a mayor is the executive / administrator. 3. All Counties & Cities have a(n): elected or appointed Chairperson of the school board, who acts as an administrator for the board.

Stafford County Board of Supervisors Susan Stimpson Falmouth District Paul V. Milde III, Vice Chairman Aquia District L. Mark Dudenhefer, Chairman Garrisonville District Harry E. Crisp II, Vice Chairman George Washington District *** Robert "Bob" Woodson Griffis-Widewater District *** Hartwood Supervisor Gary Snellings Cord A. Sterling Rock Hill District

Branch National Gov’t United States State Gov’t Virginia Local Gov’t (Stafford Co.) Executi ve Branch Pg 164> President  Executes laws of US  Prepares annual budget for Congress  Appoints Cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges  Administers federal offices  Grants Pardons Governor  Executes laws of Virginia  Prepares biennial budget for General Assembly  Appoints Cabinet Officers and boards  Administers state offices  Grants Pardons Mayor or Chairperson  Elected or appointed by the Board of Supervisors/City Council  Leads or administrates the Board / Council