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Chapter 6 The Executive Branch

Section 1:The Presidency. The Main IdeaThe president and the vice president are required to have certain qualifications.Reading FocusWhat are the qualifications and terms of office for the presidency?What are the duties of the vice president?What are the rules of succession for the presidency?.

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Chapter 6 The Executive Branch

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    1. Chapter 6 The Executive Branch Section 1: The Presidency Section 2: Powers and Roles of the President Section 3: Executive Departments and the Cabinet Section 4: Independent Agencies and Regulatory Commissions

    2. The Main Idea The president and the vice president are required to have certain qualifications. Reading Focus What are the qualifications and terms of office for the presidency? What are the duties of the vice president? What are the rules of succession for the presidency?

    3. Qualifications for the presidency: Native-born U.S. citizen At least 35 years of age A resident of the United States for at least 14 years

    4. Terms of office: Four-year term and may be elected to a second term Salary of $400,000 per year plus $50,000 nontaxable allowance

    5. Duties and terms of office of the vice president: Takes over if the president dies, resigns, or is removed from office Presides over the Senate Must meet the same constitutional qualifications as the president Salary of $186,300 per year plus $10,000 taxable allowance

    6. The order of presidential succession: The vice president The Speaker of the House The president pro tempore of the Senate Members of the president’s cabinet in the order in which their departments were created

    8. The Main Idea The powers and roles of the U.S. president affect not only the citizens of the United States but also people throughout the world. Reading Focus What are some of the leadership roles of the president? What powers does the president have?

    9. The President and the Legislative Process Recommends laws to Congress in speeches, writing, or through State of the Union Address Sends Congress an economic message Influences legislation with veto power

    10. Congress and the Commander in Chief Only Congress can declare war. The president has the power to send troops into foreign lands. 1973—War Powers Act: requires troops to be recalled within 60 days unless approved by Congress to stay longer

    11. President’s duties as foreign-policy leader and chief of state: Appoints officials to represent the United States abroad Travels to foreign nations to meet with leaders and representatives of other countries Serves as the nation’s chief diplomat and assumes final responsibility for treaties Symbolizes the United States and its people Performs ceremonial duties

    13. The Main Idea The executive branch of the U.S. government is divided into several departments, each of which has certain duties. Reading Focus What is the Executive Office of the President, and what is the cabinet? What are the purposes of the Department of State and the Department of Defense? What are the other executive departments in the federal government?

    14. The Executive Office of the President Established in 1939 and reorganized by each president Contains agencies and offices that advise the president on current issues The White House Office keeps the presidential schedule, writes speeches, and maintains relations with Congress, the press, and the public.

    15. The 15 executive departments work to improve life for all Americans. Department of: Agriculture (USDA) Commerce (DOC) Defense (DOD) Education (ED) Energy (DOE) Health and Human Services (HHS) Homeland Security (DHS)* * newest executive department Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Justice (DOJ) Labor (DOL) State (DOS) Interior (DOI) Treasury Transportation (DOT) Veterans Affairs (VA)

    17. The Main Idea The Independent Agencies and Regulatory Commissions of the U.S. government perform specialized duties. Reading Focus What are some examples of independent agencies, and what duties do they perform? What are regulatory commissions, and who runs them? What makes up the federal bureaucracy?

    18. Independent Agencies Perform specialized duties that do not fit into regular departments Some serve all of the departments and some assist the work of the entire government. Examples: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Farm Credit Administration Small Business Administration National Aeronautics and Space Administration

    19. Regulatory Commissions Independent agencies make rules and bring violators to court. Commission heads are appointed by the president and approved by Congress to serve long terms. Commissions are independent in order to freely do their jobs.

    20. Regulatory Commissions (continued) Examples: Federal Election Commission Consumer Product Safety Commission Securities and Exchange Commission National Labor Relations Board

    21. The Federal Bureaucracy Formed by the departments and agencies of the executive branch Almost 3 million workers Operates under heavy rules and regulations that create “red tape” but allow the executive branch to function

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