1. “No man who ever held the office of president would congratulate a friend on obtaining it.”
Who was John Adams? Why would he have said this?
John Adams

2. The Executive and Judicial Branches

3. Requirements & Qualifications of the President
At least 35-years-old
Born in the United States
Lived in the U.S. for 14+ years
May only serve 2 terms
Each term is 4 years
Do you think the President should be a natural-born U.S. citizen?

4. The Electoral College
A body of U.S. citizens who elect the President and V.P.
Each state receives a number of electors equal to that of the states’ Senators and Representatives
Missouri currently has 10 electoral votes
Which states do you think have the most electoral votes? The least?

6. Presidential Duties Chief Executive
As Chief Diplomat directs foreign policy and negotiates treaties.
Commander-in-Chief
As Chief of State plays the symbolic role as the Representative of the US.
Tries to influence legislative agenda and approves laws passed by Congress
Grants pardons to federal offenders
Appoints officials
The Cabinet
Supreme Court Justices
Ambassadors

7. The Veto
The President may refuse to approve a bill. This prevents its enactment into law.
A veto can be overridden only by a two-thirds vote in each House.

8. Impeachment
The President may be removed from office if convicted of treason, bribery, or other high crimes or violations of the law.
Andrew Johnson
Bill Clinton

9. President Nixon resigned before he could be formally impeached
Why do you think Nixon resigned, instead of accepting his impeachment?

10. The Judiciary
Courts decide arguments about the meaning of laws, how they are applied, and whether they break the rules of the Constitution.
The highest court in the United States is the United States Supreme Court.
Made up of 9 Justices, including a Chief Justice
Current Chief Justice is John G. Rogers

11. Trial by Jury
The trial of all crimes (except in cases of impeachment) shall be by jury
Why have a jury?