the president’s job chapter 7, section 2. article ii u.s. constitution “the executive power...
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The President’s The President’s JobJob
Chapter 7, Section 2Chapter 7, Section 2
Article IIArticle IIU.S. ConstitutionU.S. Constitution
““The executive Power The executive Power shall be vested in a shall be vested in a President of the President of the United States of United States of America.”America.”
President’s Powers…President’s Powers…
Execute (carry out) the laws Execute (carry out) the laws passed by Congress.passed by Congress.
Veto (reject) bills passed in Veto (reject) bills passed in CongressCongress
Serve as commander in chief of Serve as commander in chief of the armed forces.the armed forces.
Receive leaders and other Receive leaders and other officials of foreign countries.officials of foreign countries.
President’s Powers…President’s Powers…
Make treaties with other Make treaties with other countries.countries.– Senate must approve treaties.Senate must approve treaties.
Appoint heads of executive Appoint heads of executive agencies, federal court judges, agencies, federal court judges, ambassadors, and other top ambassadors, and other top government officials.government officials.– Senate must approve Senate must approve
Presidential appointments.Presidential appointments.
President’s Powers…President’s Powers…
Pardon or reduce the penalties Pardon or reduce the penalties against people convicted of against people convicted of federal crimes.federal crimes.
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Qualifications Qualifications
At least 35 years oldAt least 35 years old
Native-born citizen Native-born citizen
Resident of US for at least 14 years Resident of US for at least 14 years
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The President’s Major Roles
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Chief Executive
Carry out the nation’s laws Issue executive orders
– Regulation from president that has power of law (desegregation of schools)
Appoints cabinet members, judges, and other federal officials
Senate must approve.
Issues pardons and grant amnesty (forgive) Can issue reprieves and commutations
(suspend or reduce)
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Party LeaderSupports party members
in election campaignsHelps unify the party and
give it direction
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Chief DiplomatDeals with foreign countriesAppoints ambassadorsMakes treaties (approved by
senate)Executive Agreements (not
approved by senate) – ex. trade NAFTA
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Commander in Chief
President has final authority over all military matters.– Checks and balances:
Congress declares war President can order troops into battle
– War Powers Act 1973
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Legislative LeaderIntroduce/ Propose LawsCalls special sessions of
Congress to consider urgent matters
Approves or vetoes legislation
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Head of StatePresident serves as a representative or symbol of the whole nation
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Economic LeaderPresident deals with
economic problems (Unemployment, high taxes, rising prices)
Plans the federal budget–Congress must approve
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Don’t forget these…State of the Union address
–report to congress and the nation
Presidential Succession – Who takes office of president if he dies or must leave (25th Amendment)
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Assignment: 321 Closure
3 things you learned about the executive branch
2 questions you still have about the executive branch
1thing you would do immediately if you were president