1. The Three Branches

3. Remember – Most bills die and never become law – What stage is the current health care bill in now?

5. Role of the President Today 1.Chief of State – ceremonial head 2.Chief Executive – carries out laws 3.Chief Administrator – director of Federal Agencies 4.Chief Diplomat – directs foreign policy 5.Commander in Chief – directs military 6.Chief Legislator – directs public policy 7.Chief of Party – leader of the political party 8.Chief Citizen – representative of the people, interests Where do you see these roles in the past issues of the first presidents we have just discussed?

6. How has the Presidency changed over time? 1.12 th Amendment – separate ballot for President and VP – Election of 1800 2.20 th Amendment – Inauguration moved to January 3.22 nd Amendment – Presidential Term Limitation – 2 terms or 10 years - FDR 4.25 th Amendment – Removal of President and secession of VP (VP can’t be fired) – Wilson, Ford 5.Presidential Secession Act – list order for president – see p 359 Gov’t

7. Pay? 1789 25,000 1901 – TR remodels the White House? Today 400,000 + 50,000 expenses White House Offices Camp David Security Health/Dental Care Transportation Cooks Staff Pay can’t be changed during a current term

8. The Supreme Court Today

12. US Supreme Court today - 2009 www.time.com/.../article/0,8599,1927760,00.html 5 Supreme court cases to watch this year www.time.com/.../article/0,8599,1927760,00.html Sonya Sotomayer John Roberts Chief Justice Samuel Alito Anthony Kennedy Elena Kagan Antonin Scalia Clarence Thomas Ruth Ginsburg Stephen Brayer