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The Office of the President

The Office of the President. Chapter 17. Bellwork. Explain if you believe that the office of the U.S. President has grown stronger or weaker over time. Support your answer with examples. Key Terms. Chief Executive Term Succession Balance the Ticket Cabinet EOP Chief of Staff.

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The Office of the President

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  1. The Office of the President Chapter 17

  2. Bellwork Explain if you believe that the office of the U.S. President has grown stronger or weaker over time. Support your answer with examples.

  3. Key Terms Chief Executive Term Succession Balance the Ticket Cabinet EOP Chief of Staff Press Secretary OMB Fiscal Year NSC Joint Chiefs of Staff CEA

  4. Creating the Executive Branch After the Revolution, people feared the power of a monarchy and royal governors Wanted to have a balance of power between the branches After the Articles of Confederation, realized the need for an executive Studied Enlightenment thinkers like Locke and Montesquieu

  5. Debates Over the Executive Strong, independent executive to check on the legislature Weak executive appointed by Congress and subject to its will Everyone was seeking a proper balance of power Some liked the idea of an executive committee, a group of several people A single official

  6. The Unique American Presidency Nowhere in the world at that time was there a democratically elected executive April 30, 1789 George Washington was sworn in as president, swearing to “preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.” The President is the Chief Executive, or head of the executive branch

  7. Article II Article II of the Constitution states that the President shall hold the nation’s executive power

  8. Requirements Formal Qualifications Natural born citizen At least 35 years old Resident of the United States at least 14 years before taking office Informal Qualifications Political Experience Political Acceptability

  9. Common Characteristics of U.S. Presidents

  10. Common Characteristics of U.S. Presidents White Male Protestant Descendents of North European immigrants Married Financially successful College Educated

  11. The President • May serve a maximum of two 4 year terms • Originally no limit • Established a 2-term tradition from Washington on • FDR broke the tradition, served 4 terms • 22nd Amendment limited the President to 2 terms or 10 years in office • Is paid an annual salary of (since 2001) of $400,000 • Other benefits include: • White House • Air Force One • Staff • Camp David • Secret Service protection • Medical and Dental

  12. Presidential Succession Act of 1947 The order of succession was fixed by the act p.457 If the President is unable to serve, the Vice-President assumes the position The next in line to the Presidency is the Speaker of the House

  13. 25th AmendmentFebruary 10, 1967 Presidential Disability and Vice Presidential Vacancies

  14. The Vice President • The office has become more significant in recent years • Salary $198,600 • Constitutional Duties • Preside over the Senate (casts tie-breaking vote) • Help decide if a President is disabled • Assume the duties of President if necessary • Formal qualifications are the same as the President

  15. Choosing the V.P. Presidential candidates name their running mates Choice is influenced by the need to pick someone to balance the ticket

  16. The Cabinet The Cabinet is a group of advisors to the president The Cabinet is not mentioned in the Constitution but evolved out of tradition The President appoints the heads of executive departments, thereby appointing the cabinet members The cabinet has no official power as a body Presidents determine how much power and influence their cabinets will have

  17. Choosing the Cabinet • The President takes many factors into consideration • Political affiliation • Experience in a given area • Geographic background • Desires of interest groups • Appointments must be confirmed by Senate

  18. First Executive Departments 1789 Secretary of State: Thomas Jefferson Secretary of War: Henry Knox Secretary of Treasury: Alexander Hamilton Attorney General: Edmund Randolph

  19. The Executive Office of the President • The EOP is made up of the top advisors and assistants who help the president carry out major duties • The White House Office is led by the chief of staff, who has recently become one of the most influential presidential aides • Other EOP agencies include: • OMB: Office of Management and Budget • NSC: National Security Council • Office of Policy Development • CEA: Council of Economic Advisors

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