The Executive Branch

1. The Executive Branch Chapters 13, 14, 15

4. The White House • “The People’s House” • Construction finished in 1800 • John Adams was the first to move in • 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue • Main building is First Family’s residence

7. The White House • East Wing • Guests • Entertaining • Large Social Events

11. The White House • East Wing • Guests • Entertaining • Large Social Events • West Wing • Official Business • President’s office • Press Room

14. Oval Office • President’s primary office • Located in West Wing of White House • Usually redecorated by each President

24. Oval Office • President’s primary office • Located in West Wing of White House • Usually redecorated by each President • Resolute Desk • Gift from Queen of England in 1880 • Sign of friendship • Twin desk in Windsor Castle

36. Qualifications to be President • Natural born citizen (on US soil) • Resident of United States for at least 14 years • Many veterans spent years outside the country • At least 35 years old • Youngest: • Theodore Roosevelt inherited Presidency at 42 • John F. Kennedy elected at 43 • Oldest: Ronald Reagan elected at 69

37. Qualifications to be President • What other qualifications should be required of the President? • What do we usually expect of our candidates?

38. Term Limits • Elected to a 4 year term • George Washington set precedent for max of 2 terms by declining a 3rd term • Franklin D. Roosevelt decided to run a 3rd and 4th term because of World War II • Served as President for 12½ consecutive years • 22nd Amendment (1947) set limit • 2 terms or 10 years

39. Assignment • Page 354 • Create a chart to organize the 8 job titles of the President • List the title, followed by a Description of that responsibility