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Understanding the U.S. Presidential Qualifications and Powers

Learn about the qualifications, election process, and diverse roles of the U.S. President, including Veto Power, Commander-in-Chief duties, and the "HATS" he wears. Discover the intricacies of the Executive Branch.

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Understanding the U.S. Presidential Qualifications and Powers

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  1. ARTICLE IITHE EXECUTIVE BRANCH

  2. QUALIFICATIONS • 1. 35 Years Old • 2. Natural Born Citizen • 3. Live in USA 14 Years

  3. HOW ELECTED • 1. By Electoral College • 538 total votes, need 270 • 2. Pres. & VP Elected as a Team

  4. TERM • 1. 4 Years • 2. 2 Term Max

  5. VICE PRESIDENT • 1. President of the Senate • 2. Casts only a Tie Breaking Vote • 3. Assumes Presidency upon death, resignation, removal

  6. “HATS” of the President

  7. Chief Legislator • 1. Recommend Bills (Can’t Write) • 2. Sign Bills into Law • 3. Vetoes Bills

  8. Commander In Chief • 1. Chief of Armed Forces • 2. Power to send in troops w/out War Dec. • 3. Only one to use Nuclear Weapons

  9. Chief Of State • 1. Greet Foreign Leaders • 2. Entertain at State Dinners

  10. Chief Diplomat • 1. Appoint Ambassadors • 2. Make Foreign Policy

  11. Chief Executive • 1. Supervise Laws are Faithfully Executed • 2. Appoint Cabinet (Advisors) • EX: Secretary of Defense

  12. Judicial Powers • 1. Appoint Federal Judges • 2. Grant Pardons

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