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The Executive Branch. Introduction. Purpose of Executive Branch Execute / carry out laws Roles 7 total Roles of the President Chief of State Chief Executive Other countries separate these. Why?. Qualifications. Constitutional 35 years old Natural Born Citizen (Schwarzenegger)
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Introduction • Purpose of Executive Branch • Execute / carry out laws • Roles • 7 total Roles of the President • Chief of State • Chief Executive • Other countries separate these. Why?
Qualifications • Constitutional • 35 years old • Natural Born Citizen (Schwarzenegger) • Live in USA for 14 years • Informal / Traditional • White • Male • Wealthy • Others …
Terms of Office • Length of Term • 4 Years • Maximum Time President can serve • 22nd Amendment • “2 terms or 10 years” • Why? • Washington vs. FDR
Salary and Benefits • Salary - $400,000 / year • Expenses • Benefits • Out of Office
Vice President • How Selected (Historical vs. Current) • Importance of Vice President • Jobs of the Vice President • Constitution: • President of the Senate • Take over for President • All other powers will depend on President
Cabinet • 15 Cabinet Positions • Each Specialize in Area With Jurisdiction • Departments / Secretaries • Defense, Education, Homeland Security, State, …
Presidential Succession • Who Takes Over the Presidency ? • Vice President • Speaker of the House • President Pro Tempore • President’s Cabinet • State of the Union Address