1. The Executive Branch

2. What Are the Qualifications and Roles to Be President?
Formal Qualifications:
-Must be at least 35 years old, a natural born citizen, and a resident in the U.S for at least 14 years
-Also must serve 4 years, with a 2 term and a 10 year limit
Informal Qualification:
-Must have government experience, money and ability to fundraise.
-Usually the president is White, married, and middle class

3. Cont. Roles of the President: -Chief Executive -Commander in Chief
-Chief Agenda Setter

4. EQ: How does it work? What preps exists with the electoral college and how can the system be reformed.
Founding fathers proposed set ways to elect presidency
Winner = president, 2nd = VP
Direct Vote
Electoral College
Electors from each state chosen from representatives and senators in state
Each state has as many electors as their representatives in congress
(Ex. California has 55 electors)
Presidency requires 270 electoral votes to win
“Winner takes all system” - Majority of votes in state wins the whole states vote
System is flawed and this method should be discontinued

5. What role does the cabinet, executive office, of the president and white house staff play in the executive branch?
The president’s cabinet is made up of 15 secretaries of major executive departments, the VP and other top officials
The Executive office of the President (EOP) consists of individuals and agencies that directly assist the president with advice
Some of the agencies are: office of management and budget, national security council and national homeland security council
The white house staff does not require senate approval

6. What are the responsibilities of the different departments?
Defense
monitor weapons development
maintains military preparedness and quality
manages defense budget
monitors all branches of military
monitors Coast Guard during wartime
military planning done by Joint Chief of Staff
Homeland Security
ensures safety against terrorism
keep border and transportation secure
monitors U.S. Customs Service and border patrol agents
ensures readiness and recovery ability from terrorist attacks and natural disasters
Science and Technology agency researches preparations for threats using weapons of mass destruction
assesses security threats and issues warnings
oversees Coast Guard during peace tim
Secret Service ensures protection for president and other leaders
oversees US Citizenship and Immigration Service offices

7. Cabinet Responsibilities (cont.)
Justice
provides legal advice to President
investigates and prosecutes violations of federal law
the federal prison system
oversees the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), and the Antitrust Agency
Attorney General is the highest law enforcement officer in the US after the President
Labor
oversees efforts to improve working conditions
oversees Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
works to provide better employment opportunities
attempts to protect worker’s rights
minimum wage
working hours
etc.
monitors affirmative action programs
monitors pensions
regulate unions

8. How Does the Federal Gov’t regulate business, labor and protect consumers?
Tariffs and quotas protect american industries.
Tax deductions, low interest rate loans and direct payments.
Labor:
Laws set minimum wages, maximum hours and prohibit child labor.
National Labor Relations Board: protects workers and makes employers have to negotiate with unions, not penalize workers for being in union.
Consumers:
Security and Exchange commission: protection, Insurance for our money, stocks.
Food and Drug administration: Contaminated or mislabeled food or drugs