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The President’s Job

The President’s Job. Chapter 7, Section 2. Article II U.S. Constitution. “The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America.”. President’s Powers…. Execute (carry out) the laws passed by Congress. Veto (reject) bills passed in Congress

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The President’s Job

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  1. The President’s Job • Chapter 7, Section 2

  2. Article IIU.S. Constitution • “The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America.”

  3. President’s Powers… • Execute (carry out) the laws passed by Congress. • Veto (reject) bills passed in Congress • Serve as commander in chief of the armed forces. • Receive leaders and other officials of foreign countries.

  4. President’s Powers… • Make treaties with other countries. • Senate must approve treaties. • Appoint heads of executive agencies, federal court judges, ambassadors, and other top government officials. • Senate must approve Presidential appointments.

  5. President’s Powers… • Pardon or reduce the penalties against people convicted of federal crimes.

  6. Qualifications • At least 35 years old • Native-born citizen • Resident of US for at least 14 years

  7. The President’s Major Roles 7

  8. Chief Executive • Carry out the nation’s laws • Issue executive orders • Regulation from president that has power of law (desegregation of schools) • Appoints cabinet members, judges, and other federal officials • Senate must approve. • Issues pardons and grant amnesty (forgive) • Can issue reprieves and commutations (suspend or reduce) 8

  9. Party Leader • Supports party members in election campaigns • Helps unify the party and give it direction 9

  10. Chief Diplomat • Deals with foreign countries • Appoints ambassadors • Makes treaties (approved by senate) • Executive Agreements (not approved by senate) – ex. trade NAFTA 10

  11. Commander in Chief • President has final authority over all military matters. • Checks and balances: • Congress declares war • President can order troops into battle • War Powers Act 1973 11

  12. Legislative Leader • Introduce/ Propose Laws • Calls special sessions of Congress to consider urgent matters • Approves or vetoes legislation 12

  13. Head of State • President serves as a representative or symbol of the whole nation 13

  14. Economic Leader • President deals with economic problems (Unemployment, high taxes, rising prices) • Plans the federal budget • Congress must approve 14

  15. Don’t forget these… • State of the Union address –report to congress and the nation • Presidential Succession • Who takes office of president if he dies or must leave (25th Amendment) 15

  16. Assignment: 321 Closure • 3 thingsyou learned about the executive branch • 2 questions you still have about the executive branch • 1thing you would do immediately if you were president

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