“No man who ever held the office of president would congratulate a friend on obtaining it.” Who was John Adams? Why would he have said this? John Adams

The Executive and Judicial Branches

Requirements & Qualifications of the President At least 35-years-old Born in the United States Lived in the U.S. for 14+ years May only serve 2 terms Each term is 4 years Do you think the President should be a natural-born U.S. citizen?

The Electoral College A body of U.S. citizens who elect the President and V.P. Each state receives a number of electors equal to that of the states’ Senators and Representatives Missouri currently has 10 electoral votes Which states do you think have the most electoral votes? The least?

Presidential Duties Chief Executive As Chief Diplomat directs foreign policy and negotiates treaties. Commander-in-Chief As Chief of State plays the symbolic role as the Representative of the US. Tries to influence legislative agenda and approves laws passed by Congress Grants pardons to federal offenders Appoints officials The Cabinet Supreme Court Justices Ambassadors

The Veto The President may refuse to approve a bill. This prevents its enactment into law. A veto can be overridden only by a two-thirds vote in each House.

Impeachment The President may be removed from office if convicted of treason, bribery, or other high crimes or violations of the law. Andrew Johnson Bill Clinton

President Nixon resigned before he could be formally impeached http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh163n1lJ4M Why do you think Nixon resigned, instead of accepting his impeachment?

The Judiciary Courts decide arguments about the meaning of laws, how they are applied, and whether they break the rules of the Constitution. The highest court in the United States is the United States Supreme Court. Made up of 9 Justices, including a Chief Justice Current Chief Justice is John G. Rogers

Trial by Jury The trial of all crimes (except in cases of impeachment) shall be by jury http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdKOtQlUS6s Why have a jury?