1. The Executive Branch

2. Article II, Section I of the U.S. Constitution:
OATH OF OFFICE
Article II, Section I of the U.S. Constitution:
"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

3. -The President is widely considered the most important position in the world.
-The President influences the lives of Americans as well as other people all around the world.
-The President term is 4 years. They can only be elected to 2 terms (22nd Amendment).
-Qualifications: 35 years old, natural born citizen, resident of the U.S. for 14 years

4. Air Force One

5. Marine One

6. Cadillac One

8. The White House

9. The different “hats” of the President
Chief Executive:
-ENFORCE THE LAWS
-SUPERVISES FEDERAL EMPLOYES
-ADMINISTERS GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS
Director of Foreign Policy:
-Oversees relations with foreign countries
-Writes treaties
-Recognizes new governments
-Establishes foreign policy
Chief of State:
-Performs ceremonial duties
-Stands as a symbol for the U.S.A.

10. The different “hats” of the President
Commander in Chief
-Controls all of the U.S.A.’s armed forces
-CIVILIAN CONTROL OF THE MILITARY
-Determines military strategy
Chief Legislator:
Proposes Legislation
-Reports to Congress
(State of the Union)
-Urges the passing of important bills
Chief Jurist:
-Grants “get out of jail free cards”…I mean pardons
-Appoints federal judges
-Enforces court decisions
Chief Politician:
-Head of their political party
-Supports Candidates -”Coattails”

11. Presidential Cabinet
The Presidential Cabinet is the President’s top advisors on various issues throughout society.
The different areas are called Departments, the Cabinet Member is called Secretary (except Homeland Security-Czar)
1st Cabinet-4 positions
Today-15 positions!

12. Department of the Treasury 1789
Presidential Cabinet
Department of the Treasury 1789
Supervises the collection of taxes and the printing of money
Department of Defense 1947 Supervises Armed Forces
Department of State 1789
Works with other countries.
 Department of Agriculture 1862 Ensures a healthy food supply and provides support for farmers
Department of Justice 1879 Enforces US government laws
Department of the Interior 1849 Protects natural resources and wild life
Department of Commerce 1903 Promotes business and job opportunities for all Americans, responsible for all copyrights, patents, and trademarks; and oversees matters related to oceans, weather, and technology.

13. Presidential Cabinet Department of Health and Human Services
1953 Looks after people's health and provides services including conducting medical research, preventing diseases, assuring the safety of food and drugs; providing financial assistance for low income families
Department of Housing and Urban Development 1965
Oversees housing needs, and focuses on improving and developing communities
Department of Labor 1913 Oversees the interests of U.S. workers
Department of Transportation 1966
Oversees the nation's transportation system including highways, railroads, ports, and air travel.
Department of Education 1979 Establishes guidelines and provides leadership to address American education
Department of Energy 1977 Researches and develops energy systems that are friendly to the environment
Department of Homeland Security 2003 Works to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage from potential attacks and natural disasters
Department of Veterans Affairs 1988 Operates programs for veterans and their families

14. What do all of these President’s have in common?
All of these Presidents were unable to finish their terms of office.
4-Assassinated
4-Died in office
1-Resigned

15. Line of Succession
The line of people that take over in case the President is unable to perform their duties
Vice President
Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore
Secretary of State
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Defense
Attorney General
Secretary of the Interior
And many more-most of them members of
the Cabinet

16. State of the Union Address
In the Constitution
The President gives this yearly speech describing the status of the country
Done in January (new Presidents-February
Non Stop applause