1. EXECUTIVE BRANCH – GOV’T ADMINISTRATION
CIVICS

2. Key Terms
1. regulatory commission – gov’t agency designed to protect the public.
2. executive agencies – independent agencies that deal with special needs areas of country
3. government corporations – gov’t run business (Ex: post office)
4. Census – population count done every 10 years (purpose is to realign members of House)

3. I. Qualifications to be President
35 years old
14 year resident
Natural born citizen

4. II. Presidential Succession (who takes over if Pres
II. Presidential Succession (who takes over if Pres. cannot fulfill duties)
Vice President
Speaker of the House
President pro Tempore
Cabinet (from oldest to newest positions)

5. III. 7 roles of President
Chief executive – enforce laws, executive orders, appt. cabinet
Chief diplomat – appt. ambassadors, make treaties
Commander and chief – head of military
Legislative leader – propose bills, influence laws

6. E. Party leader – party’s main spokesperson; supports other party candidates
f. Judicial leader – appt. judges; grants pardons, reprieves, and amnesty
g. Chief of state – symbol for our country; represents our country at functions

7. III. Breakdown of President’s administration
Cabinet
Government Agencies
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8. IV. Electoral College C. What if nobody gets 270?
A. Each state’s electors are based on the number of total representatives that state has in Congress + D.C. (3)
B. Winner must get at least 270 of the 538 electoral votes
C. What if nobody gets 270?
1. HOR chooses President
2. Senate chooses VP
D. It is POSSIBLE to win the popular vote and LOSE the electoral