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US Politics

US Politics. The Presidency. Overview. Qualifications Functions of the President Organization of the Presidency. Qualifications. Article II, Section 1: Natural Born Citizen 35 years old 14 year resident of U.S. Functions of the President. Chief of State Symbol as leader of the country

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US Politics

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  1. US Politics The Presidency

  2. Overview • Qualifications • Functions of the President • Organization of the Presidency

  3. Qualifications • Article II, Section 1: • Natural Born Citizen • 35 years old • 14 year resident of U.S.

  4. Functions of the President • Chief of State • Symbol as leader of the country • Largely ceremonial functions

  5. Functions of the President • Chief Executive • Responsible for the administration and oversight of the federal bureaucracy • ensure that laws are “faithfully executed”

  6. Functions of the President • Commander in Chief • Supreme Commander of all US military forces • Ensure civilian control of the military

  7. Functions of the President • Chief Diplomat • President has primary role in US foreign policy • negotiate treaties, appoint ambassadors, recognize foreign governments, sign executive agreements

  8. Functions of the President • Chief Legislator • Setting the national agenda • Directing and managing legislative process

  9. Functions of the President • Chief of Party • Leader of Party • Aid other candidates • Fundraise • Influence party platform

  10. Organization of the Presidency • President • Vice-President • Cabinet Departments • Executive Office of President

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