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Understanding the Executive Branch: Presidential Requirements and Powers

This article outlines the constitutional requirements for the President of the United States, including being a natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, and a resident for 14 years. It discusses key presidential powers like vetoing bills, calling special congressional sessions, serving as commander in chief, engaging with foreign leaders, making treaties (with Senate approval), appointing heads of agencies and judges, and granting pardons for federal crimes. By understanding these roles, one can appreciate the significance of presidential duties and their impact on the nation.

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Understanding the Executive Branch: Presidential Requirements and Powers

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  1. Article II: The Executive Branch

  2. Requirements • Natural born citizen • At least 35 years old • Lived in the US for at least 14 years And I will do everything that I can as long as I am President of the United States to remind the American people that we are one nation under God, and we may call that God different names but we remain one nation. Barack Obama

  3. Powers given to the President from the Constitution (AII: Section II) • Veto bills • Call Congress for a special session • Serve as commander in chief • Receive leaders and other officials of foreign nations • Make treaties with foreign nations (senate approval required • Appoint heads of executive agencies, federal court judges, ambassadors, and other top gov. officials • Pardon or reduce penalties against people convicted of federal crimes

  4. Roles of the President • 7 Hat Challenge/ The Roles of the President

  5. Homework • Complete the Which Hat handout • Read pgs. 219-223 • Answer 1-4 • For #1, definitions only

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