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Executive Branch: Roles and Powers of the President

Executive Branch: Roles and Powers of the President. L/S/N Government. The Executive Branch: Structure Review. President & Vice President Main Function: Lead Executive Branch. Cabinet Main Function: Advisors to the President. Regulatory Agencies Main Function: Enforce laws

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Executive Branch: Roles and Powers of the President

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  1. Executive Branch: Roles and Powers of the President L/S/N Government

  2. The Executive Branch:Structure Review President & Vice President Main Function: Lead Executive Branch Cabinet Main Function: Advisors to the President Regulatory Agencies Main Function: Enforce laws and regulations

  3. The President:Qualifications and Term of Office • Article II of the Constitution: the president must be • A natural born citizen of US • At least 35 years old • A resident of the US for 14 years before office • Informal Requirements: government experience, education, money, character • The 22nd in 1951 set two four-year term limit on presidency

  4. The President’s Powers and Tools of Influence • Article II control of armed forces, approves legislation, appoints executive officials, and appoints judges • Executive Order rules w/ force of law • Executive Agreement pact btw. President and foreign head of state • Executive Privilege refusal to provide info to Congress or a court • Reprieve postponement of legal punishment • Pardon release from legal punishment • Amnesty group pardon to people for an offense against the government

  5. Presidential Roles • Head of State—ceremonial duties • Chief Executive—heads federal offices and agencies that see Congress’ laws are carried out • Chief Legislator—propose legislation • Economic Planner—federal budget • Party Leader—patronage • Chief Diplomat—directs foreign policy • Commander in Chief—control of armed forces

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