1. The Executive Branch The branch of government that CARRIES OUT THE LAW
Described in ARTICLE II of the Constitution

2. Role of the Executive Branch
Carries out or executes the laws that have been passed by the legislative branch
For example:
Congress passes a tax, the Executive Branch collects the tax

3. Article II, Section 1 The President and Vice President
The head of the executive branch is the president (aka the chief executive)
4 year terms – elected by the Electoral College
22nd Amendment limits the President to 2 terms in office
Qualifications
35 years old
American born citizen
Reside in the United States for 14 years

4. Article II, Section 1 Electing the President
The president is selected by a group of electors
A states electors = the number of Representatives and Senators from that state
A candidate for president needs a majority of electoral college votes to win
Once elected the president must take the oath of office and promise to “defend the Constitution”

5. Article II, Section 2 Powers of the President
Carry out laws passed by Congress
Commander in chief of the military
Make treaties
Nominate ambassadors and Supreme Court Justices
Organize executive departments
Heads of these departments are members of the president’s cabinet (advisors)