1. CIVICS IN PRACTICE HOLT HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON1 Qualifications for the presidency: Native-born U.S. citizen At least 35 years of age A resident of the United States for at least 14 years

2. CIVICS IN PRACTICE HOLT HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON2 Terms of office: Four-year term and may be elected to a second term Salary of $400,000 per year plus $50,000 nontaxable allowance

3. CIVICS IN PRACTICE HOLT HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON3 Duties and terms of office of the vice president: Takes over if the president dies, resigns, or is removed from office Presides over the Senate Must meet the same constitutional qualifications as the president Salary of $186,300 per year plus $10,000 taxable allowance

4. CIVICS IN PRACTICE HOLT HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON4 The order of presidential succession: The vice president The Speaker of the House The president pro tempore of the Senate Members of the president’s cabinet in the order in which their departments were created PresidentVice President Speaker of the House President pro tempore Members of cabinet

5. CIVICS IN PRACTICE HOLT HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON5 Question: What are the term of office and the duties of the vice president?   four years SECTION 1 Vice President four years   preside over the Senate   remain prepared to assume presidency   help presidential candidate get elected Term of Office Duties

6. CIVICS IN PRACTICE HOLT HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON6 The Main Idea The powers and roles of the U.S. president affect not only the citizens of the United States but also people throughout the world. Powers and Roles of the President

7. CIVICS IN PRACTICE HOLT HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON7 The President and the Legislative Process Recommends laws to Congress in speeches, writing, or through State of the Union Address Sends Congress an economic message Influences legislation with veto power

8. CIVICS IN PRACTICE HOLT HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON8 Congress and the Commander in Chief Only Congress can declare war. The president has the power to send troops into foreign lands. 1973—War Powers Act: requires troops to be recalled within 60 days unless approved by Congress to stay longer

9. CIVICS IN PRACTICE HOLT HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON9 President’s duties as foreign-policy leader and chief of state: Appoints officials to represent the United States abroad Travels to foreign nations to meet with leaders and representatives of other countries Serves as the nation’s chief diplomat and assumes final responsibility for treaties Symbolizes the United States and its people Performs ceremonial duties

10. CIVICS IN PRACTICE HOLT HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON10 The Main Idea The executive branch of the U.S. government is divided into several departments, each of which has certain duties.

11. CIVICS IN PRACTICE HOLT HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON11 The Executive Office of the President Established in 1939 and reorganized by each president Contains agencies and offices that advise the president on current issues The White House Office keeps the presidential schedule, writes speeches, and maintains relations with Congress, the press, and the public.

12. CIVICS IN PRACTICE HOLT HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON12 The 15 executive departments work to improve life for all Americans. Department of: Agriculture (USDA) Commerce (DOC) Defense (DOD) Education (ED) Energy (DOE) Health and Human Services (HHS) Homeland Security (DHS)* * newest executive department Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Justice (DOJ) Labor (DOL) State (DOS) Interior (DOI) Treasury Transportation (DOT) Veterans Affairs (VA)

13. CIVICS IN PRACTICE HOLT HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON13 Question: What are the fourteen department secretaries included in the president’s cabinet? Cabinet Members Secretary of State Secretary of Treasury Attorney General Secretary of the Interior Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of Commerce Secretary of Labor Secretary of Defense Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Secretary of Transportation Secretary of Energy Secretary of Education Secretary of Veterans Affairs Secretary of Homeland Security

14. CIVICS IN PRACTICE HOLT HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON14 What are the roles and powers of the president? Chief of State - Ceremonial head of government Chief Executive - Head of executive branch Chief Legislator - Proposer of legislative agenda Commander-in-Chief - Head of nation’s armed forces Chief Diplomat - Architect of American foreign policy Chief of Party - Leader of the political party that controls executive branch Chief Citizen - Representative of all of the people