1. The President: King of Democracy!
(well not really)

2. Just a reminder that presidents are people too…

20. President’s Responsibilities
Presidents do NOT write laws. They sign them or veto them.
Enforce Laws
Commander in Chief of the armed forces and national guard
Appoints (with Senate’s consent) heads of executive departments (labor, agriculture, ect.)
May pardon convicted criminals or reduce sentence
Makes treaties with advice of senate
Appoints ambassadors, federal court judges, and other top officials
Delivers annual State of the Union
Calls congress into special session when necessary
Meets with foreign officials
Commissions all military officers

21. Executive Orders Rules that have the force of law
Rules that have the force of law
Implied power of the Constitution
“Laws be faithfully executed.”
Spell out many of the details of polices and programs Congress enacts.

22. Presidential Qualifications
Must be born in the United States
Must be at least 35 years old
Must be resident of U.S. at least 14 years before taking office
Each Presidential term lasts 4 years
Presidents can serve two terms

23. Line of Presidential Succession
Vice President
Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore
Secretary of State
Secretary of Treasury
Secretary of Defense
Attorney General…

24. The Vice President Presides over senate Casts vote in case of tie
Helps coordinate lawmaking efforts
Assumes Presidency if President dies or resigns
9 Vice Presidents have become president this way

25. The Vice President

27. The Cabinet

28. The Cabinet President’s advisors
Appointed by President and approved by Senate.
Made up of 15 Secretaries and the Vice President
Usually members of President’s political party

29. Inner Cabinet Most important advisors
Secretary of State (Foreign Affairs): John Kerry
Secretary of Defense (Military): Ashton Carter
Secretary of Treasury (Economics): Jacob Lew
Attorney General (Law Enforcement): Loretta Lynch

31. Secretary of State

33. The Electoral College

34. 2008

35. 2000