1. The Executive Branch
ARTICLE II

2. Executive Branch Who? What (do they do)?
President, VP, Cabinet- 15 different departments
What (do they do)?
They execute, or carry out, the laws that Congress makes
Where (is this information stated)?
Article II in Constitution
Why?
All 3 branches need to work together for our government to succeed.

3. Mr. President Requirements? Powers?
35 years old, natural-born citizen, and must be a living in the U.S. for 14 years.
Powers?
Veto- rejects laws that Congress passes
Commander-in-Chief- controls army and navy
Foreign policy- makes treaties and appoints diplomats
Executive Order- command that has the power of law
Selects his own cabinet
Selects Supreme Court Justices
Pardon- freedom of punishment

4. The Cabinet: President can’t do it alone.
The 15 Departments
Defense
Agriculture
Interior
Justice
Commerce
Labor
Education
Energy
Transportation
Health and Human Services
Treasury
Veteran’s Affairs
Housing and Urban Development
Homeland Security
State

5. Other Important People
Vice President- technically presides over the Senate
Chief of Staff
Office of Management and Budget
U.S. Trade Representative
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of National Drug Control Policy

6. Presidential Perks Transportation Air Force One Cars The White House
Camp David
Secret Service
Leader of the Free World?

7. Other Presidential Facts
About the President
Random Facts
Term- 4 years (max 2 terms)
Longest term- 12 years- FDR
Shortest- 1 month (William Henry Harrison)
Salary
Now- $400,000. GW- $25,000
4 Assassinations
Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, JFK
2 Impeachments, 0 removed
Johnson and Clinton
1 Resignation- Nixon
44 Presidents, 43 people
Cleveland- non consecutive terms
Tallest- Lincoln 6’4
Shortest- Madison 5’4
Youngest- Teddy Roosevelt (42)
Youngest Elected- JFK (43)
Oldest- Reagan (77)
Largest- Taft (326 lbs.)
Father-Son combos
Adams- John and John Quincy
Bush- George H.W. and George W.
Professions before?
12 generals
26 lawyers

8. Federal System of Government
The United States is a democratic republic- gov’t lead by officials who are chosen by the people.
A federal system of gov’t is when powers are divided between states and the national gov’t.
Types of powers . . .
Delegated powers are granted to the national gov’t
Reserved powers are granted to the states
Concurrent powers are powers shared by states and the national gov’t

9. Delegated Powers (National)
Declare war
Maintain armed forces
Regulate interstate and foreign trade
Establish post offices
Admit new states
Set standard weights and measures
Coin money
Establish foreign policy
Make all laws necessary and proper

10. Concurrent Powers (Shared)
Maintain law and order
Levy taxes
Borrow money
Establish courts
Provide for public welfare

11. Reserved Powers (States)
Maintain and establish schools
Establish local governments
Regulate business within the state
Make marriage laws
Provide for public safety
Other powers not delegated to national government, and not prohibited by the states