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Presidential Succession

Presidential Succession. Presidential Succession. The scheme with which a presidential vacancy is filled. If a president dies, resigns, or is removed (impeachment), VP succeeds him. Presidential Succession Act of 1947: Law specifying the order of presidential succession after the VP.

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Presidential Succession

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  1. Presidential Succession

  2. Presidential Succession • The scheme with which a presidential vacancy is filled. • If a president dies, resigns, or is removed (impeachment), VP succeeds him. • Presidential Succession Act of 1947: Law specifying the order of presidential succession after the VP.

  3. Vice President • Joe Biden

  4. Speaker of the House • John Boehner- calls House to order. • Leader of majority party…most powerful Representative in the House

  5. President Pro Temp of the Senate • Keeps order in the Senate in the VP’s absence…recognizes people to speak. • Patrick Leahy

  6. Secretary of State • Advises the pres on foreign policy. • Conduct negotiations with foreign officials and run embassies. • Represents US aroad and international organizations. Secretary John Kerrywww.state.gov

  7. Secretary of Treasury • Deals with finance and money matter. • Produces coins and bills. • Borrows money and manages public debt. • Collects taxes. • Secretary Jack Lewwww.ustreas.gov

  8. Secretary of Defense • Advises the President on armed services and military matters. • The Secretary must be a CIVILIAN (who has NOT served in the military for 10 years) • The largest department. • Secretary Chuck Hagel

  9. Attorney General • Head of the Department of Justice • Supervises U.S. district attorneys and marshals; supervises federal prisons; advises the President on legal matters; represents the U.S. government in court Attorney General Eric Holderwww.usdoj.gov

  10. Secretary of the Interior • Oversees Bureau of Indian Affairs, the US Geological Survey and the National Park Service. Operates hydroelectric power plants Secretary Sally Jewellwww.doi.gov

  11. Secretary of Agriculture • Supervises agricultural production to make sure prices are fair; helps farmers financially with subsidies; helps food producers sell their goods overseas; food stamps;makes sure food is safe to eat Secretary Tom Vilsackwww.usda.gov

  12. Secretary of Commerce • Handles business and industry. • Works to promote US products and companies globally. • Takes census • FCC Secretary Rebecca Blankwww.doc.gov

  13. Secretary of Labor • Also concerned with business and industry, but from the workers and human resources point of view. • Ex. Unemployment • Minimum wage/maximum hours • Secretary Hilda Soliswww.dol.gov

  14. Health and Human Resources • Handles Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid as well as Welfare. • Looks to help find ways to provide affordable drugs. • Secretary Kathleen Seibliuswww.hhs.gov

  15. Housing and Urban Development • Looks to improve urban housing facilities and neighborhoods. • Enforces fair housing laws. Secretary Shaun Donovan www.hud.gov

  16. Secretary of Transportation • Looks to maintain and improve the US infrastructure (highways, railways, etc.). • Handles transportation on land, in air or by sea. (Coast Guard) Secretary Ray La Hood (R)www.dot.gov

  17. Secretary of Energy • Concerned with energy production and regulation. • Trying to find alternative fuels. • Regulation of energy production-sets standards; pricing and allocation of oil • Secretary Steven Chuwww.energy.gov

  18. Secretary of Education • Administers more than federal aid to schools and financial aid • Ensures equal access to education • Conducts educational research • Secretary Arne Duncanwww.ed.gov

  19. Veterans Affairs • Provides benefits and services to veterans and their dependents; offers pensions, education, rehabilitation, home loan guarantees, compensation payments for disabilities, and a medical care program. • Acting Secretary Eric Shinseki (retired)www.va.gov

  20. Homeland Security • Protect Americans and their property from harm. • Works to link the CIA, FBI, NSC, ATF, FEMA, etc to share info and co-ordinate response to attack/natural disaster. Secretary Janet Napolitanowww.dhs.gov

  21. Cabinet Activity • Take on the role as a member of Obama’s cabinet. Choose a department, and write a proposal to improve a particular issue that concerns your department. • Must include: • Description of the problem (5 points) • 2 proposed solutions & explanation of why necessary and how it will work (5 points each) • Constituents (voters) whose support you will gain through this proposal (5 points)

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