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Overview of the Executive Branch: The White House and Presidential Responsibilities

This overview explores key aspects of the Executive Branch, focusing on the White House, also known as "The People's House," which was completed in 1800. John Adams was the first president to reside there, located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. The White House features the East Wing for entertaining guests and hosting large events, while the West Wing contains the Oval Office, the President's primary office, replete with the historic Resolute Desk. It further examines presidential qualifications and term limits established to maintain the integrity of the office.

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Overview of the Executive Branch: The White House and Presidential Responsibilities

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  1. The Executive Branch Chapters 13, 14, 15

  2. 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

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

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

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

  6. 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

  7. 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

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

  9. 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

  10. 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

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