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What qualities does a good President have?

3/10 Thursday Would you want to be the President of the US (POTUS)? Why or Why not?

Who would want to be president? For each year in office the president ages about 2.5 years

President Bill Clinton in 1992 (46 years old)

President Bill Clinton in 2000 (54 years old)

President George W. Bush in 2000 (54 years old)

President George W. Bush in 2008 (62 years old)

Barack Obama 2004 (44 years old)

President Barack Obama in 2008 (48 years old)

President Barack Obama in 2012 (52 years old)

2008 vs. 2012

2004 vs. 2014

2016

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The Executive Branch Enforces the laws Supervise, lead, and make policy decisions Commander In Chief Powers and responsibilities are described in Article II of the Constitution: “The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America. He shall hold his Office during the Term of four years, and, together with the Vice President, chosen for the same Term, be elected, as follows…”

Responsibilities Diplomacy Enforces the laws as head of the executive branch Conducts foreign policy Deals with other countries on behalf of the United States Diplomacy Nation’s chief spokesperson to other countries

Formal Qualifications Must be at least 35 years old Must have been a resident of the United States for at least 14 years Must be a natural born citizen, meaning you were born in the country or were born to American citizens Should the Constitution be amended to let foreign-born U.S. citizens become president?

Vice President Most important duty is to take over the presidency in the event of presidential death, disability, impeachment, or resignation Has traditionally carried out political “chores”—campaigning, fundraising, working with party members, etc. Also serves as president of the Senate; casts tie-breaking votes if necessary

Term and Pay President may serve two terms in office (8 years), or up to 10 years maximum Salary (as set by Congress): $400,000 Benefits: White House, Air Force One, Camp David, $50,000 expense allowance, etc.

3/11/16 Friday POTUS Questions 1. Explain how a POTUS and serve for 10 years. 2. List the age and citizenship qualifications to become POTUS. 3. Do you agree with these conditions? What would you change?

Manner of Election The President is elected by the Electoral College The Electoral College casts its votes for the winner of the popular vote in each state. Electoral College votes are calculated by the states representation in Congress It is possible to lose the popular vote but win the election.

Presidential Roles The president has eight (8) major roles, which are exercised simultaneously.

Government Alive Use pages 250-252 to research the roles of the President

Chief Executive Head of the executive branch (administration) of the federal government Example: the FBI, CIA, DEA, and many other agencies answer to the President Convening and leading a cabinet meeting.

Chief of State Example: Pardons a Turkey at Thanksgiving The president is the ceremonial head of government, the symbol of all people of the nation Example: Pardons a Turkey at Thanksgiving Throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game.

Commander in Chief Commander of nation’s armed forces Example: Makes decisions about where to send troops Initiating military action or announcing the end of formal combat operations.

Chief Diplomat Main architect of foreign policy and nation’s chief spokesperson to other countries Example: The Iran Nuclear Deal, Syria giving up it’s chemical weapons Meeting those chief diplomats from other nations, whether traveling to or receiving.

Chief Policy Maker Architect of public policy and one who sets agenda for Congress Example: Called for free Community College Speaking before Congress, delivering the annual “State of the Union” speech.

Chief Manager of the Economy Works with Congress to establish a budget and set tax rates Example: Appoints the Chairman of The Federal Reserve Bank Signing a bill into law.

Chief Citizen Representative for the people, working for the public interest Example: Addresses the Nation during times of crisis. Attending a campaign rally and speaking before the general public.

Chief of Party Acknowledged leader of the political party that controls the executive branch Example: Can campaign on behalf of the members of the party Speaking on behalf of other politicians within the party who are campaigning for public office.

Third Block

Executive Order Issued by the President Can be repealed by subsequent Presidents Cannot violate the constitution Has the power of law but only applies to the executive branch/ bureaucracy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUDSeb2zHQ0

Executive Bureaucracy

Bureaucracy A large, complex administrative structure that handles the everyday business of an organization Federal government is the largest organization in the country Hierarchical structure (power runs top to bottom as if in a pyramid)

Bureaucracy in the School Think about the structure of authority and power in our school here at CB West. How might you describe the “bureaucratic blueprint” here in our building?

Executive Branch Executive branch is a bureaucracy Examples of agencies within the executive bureaucratic structure – Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Social Security Administration (SSA)

The Cabinet The president’s advisory body that assists him in the operation of the executive branch Each cabinet official is in charge of an executive department Fifteen (15) total cabinet positions

Removal From Office Impeachment First the House of Representatives drafts Articles of Impeachment They must pass with a simple Majority The Senate then tries the case for Impeachment Removal from office requires a 2/3 majority in the senate.

Impeachment Used twice Andrew Johnson was impeached for how he was handling post civil war issues Bill Clinton was impeached for perjury and obstruction of justice

War Powers Resolution of 1973 President must notify Congress within 48 hours of deploying troops 60 day time limit without declaration of war.

Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Terrorists Signed September 14, 2001 (a) IN GENERAL- That the President is authorized to use all necessary and appropriate force against those nations, organizations, or persons he determines planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, or harbored such organizations or persons, in order to prevent any future acts of international terrorism against the United States by such nations, organizations or persons