The Executive Branch Presidential Thinking Maps Ms. Highsmith

Georgia Performance Standards SSCG12 The student will analyze the various roles played by the President of the United States; include Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, chief executive, chief agenda setter, representative of the nation, chief of state, foreign policy leader, and party leader. SSCG13 The student will describe the qualifications for becoming President of the United States. a. Explain the written qualifications for President of the United States. b. Describe unwritten qualifications common to past presidents. SSCG14 The student will explain the impeachment process and its usage for elected officials. a. Explain the impeachment process as defined in the U.S. Constitution. b. Describe the impeachment proceedings of Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton. SSCG15 The student will explain the functions of the departments and agencies of the federal bureaucracy. a. Compare and contrast the organization and responsibilities of independent regulatory agencies, government corporations, and executive agencies. b. Explain the functions of the Cabinet.

Presidential Nominee Personal CharacteristicsPrimaries andNational What do we want?CaucusesConvention Viable candidatePrimary voters Delegates chosen Broad appealchoose delegatesbased on electoral Record free of controversiesfor express preferencevote Held elective officefor nomineeGoals: naming Most from larger statesCaucuses used in candidates, some statespromoting unity, and adopting platform Q: What is the difference between a caucus and a primary? A: In presidential campaigns, a caucus is a system of local gatherings where voters decide which candidate to support and select delegates for nominating conventions. A primary is a statewide voting process in which voters cast secret ballots for their preferred candidates.

Electoral College – T Chart Defects – Winner takes all system – Electors not required to vote in accordance with popular vote – House may have to decide election Significance – Winner of the popular vote not guaranteed presidency – Electors who break their pledge could influence outcome – Small states have equal weight with large states – State loses vote if no candidate decided on – 3 rd party candidate could prevent decision

Reasons for growth of Presidential Power Unity of Presidency Authority delegated by congress Citizen demand for leadership President’s ability to act quickly during a crisis President’s views and way of fulfilling roles President’s ability to use the media

What are the Executive Powers? Power to Execute the Law Ordinance PowerAppointment and Removal Power Oath of office To execute, enforce, and interpret all federal laws “Take Care” Clause To administer government using executive orders Implied in Constitution Delegated by Congress To appoint high ranking officials To remove any officer (except federal judges)

Foreign Policy Tools of President Executive Agreements Treaties Power of Recognition – Exchange Diplomats – Recall of Diplomats – Withdraw recognition Commander in Chief – Make undeclared war – Seek congressional resolution to deploy troops

Presidential Powers and Other Branches Checks on the Legislative Branch – Vetoes – Signs statements – Call special sessions Checks on the Judicial Branch – Pardons – Reprieves – Commutations – Amnesty

Current Event Report President Obama SSCG12 The student will analyze the various roles played by the President of the United States; include Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, chief executive, chief agenda setter, representative of the nation, chief of state, foreign policy leader, and party leader. Your news article must be about President Obama fulfilling one of his roles as president. See our standard! The news article must have happened this semester! Nothing before January 1, You must write the web address you selected to use.

Ticket Out the Door Name any two roles of the President’s job. What are the Vice President’s two formal duties? What is a presidential primary? You are required to turn this in today!!!