1. Why would you want to be president? Why would you not want to be president?
2. Who does the president represent?
Warm-up
Today I will analyze the executive branch of the US government by understanding the roles of the president and how the executive branch is organized.
Content Objective
Two four-year terms
George Washington set precedent22nd Amendment
35 years oldNatural-born
citizen14 years of
residency
The Office
Execute (carry out) laws
To avoid a king, president given many checks on power
Most powerful man in the world?
Chief Executive
President cannot make laws
Appointments approved by Congress
Supreme Court decides if president’s actions are constitutional
May be impeached
Checks on Power
Needs no congressional approvalCannot violate other lawsCannot violate Constitution
Why are executive orders considered controversial?
Executive Orders
Executive Orders
Civilian authorityWar Powers Resolution
Troops may not stay more than 60 days
What is considered the biggest military decision a president has made?
Commander-in-chief
State of the Union Address
Appeals to special interest groups and the public to gain support for his ideas
Only 4% of 2500 vetoes have ever been overturned
Budget plan
Domestic Policy
executive branch
Appoints federal judgesWith Senate approval
Stay of executionGranting a pardon
The President and the Courts
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