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C3.1(2). Article II of the Constitution created the Executive Branch (the presidency) Main Job: carry out the nation’s laws. C3.1(2). Roles of the President of the United States Chief Legislator Encourages Congress to make certain laws Chief Diplomat
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C3.1(2) • Article II of the Constitution • created the Executive Branch (the presidency) • Main Job: carry out the nation’s laws
C3.1(2) • Roles of the President of the United States • Chief Legislator • Encourages Congress to make certain laws • Chief Diplomat • Makes critical foreign policy decisions • Commander-in-Chief • Commands all of the U.S. military • Head of State • Is the national symbol of the U.S. around the world • Head of Political Party
C3.1(2) • Qualifications: • At least 35-years-old • Resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years • Natural-Born citizen • Term • 4 years • No more than two times
C3.1(2) • How Does the President Check the Other Branches? • Legislative • Can veto (reject) legislation from Congress • Judicial • Nominates judges on high federal courts
C3.1(2) • Salary and Benefits • $400,000 /yr, plus $50,000 expense account • Presidential retreat: Camp David
C3.1(2) • Air Force One
C3.1(2) • Marine One (for short trips)
C3.1(2) • Secret Service: security for life
C3.1(2) • Presidential Succession • If the president dies or is incapacitated: • V.P. …if the VP dies: • The Speaker of the House …if the Speaker dies: • President Pro Tempore of the Senate …if he/she dies: • Leading member of the president’s “cabinet” (heads of the 15 executive departments)
3.1(2) SUMMARY QUESTIONS • Congress is Made Up of 535 People. The Supreme Court is Made up of 9 People. The President is One Person. Does the Constitution Give Too Much Power to the Executive Branch (to one person)? Explain Your Answer. • The President Belongs to Party “A”. You Belong to Party “B”. Is It Your Duty to Support the President? Explain. • Should a President Be Able to Serve More Than Two Terms? Why or Why Not? • Why Do You Think Presidential Succession Is Important? Can’t We Just Hold Another Election? • One Qualification to be President Is You Must be a Natural-Born Citizen. Do You Agree With This? Explain Your Answer