ARTICLE II

1. ARTICLE II The Executive Branch

2. Executive Branch • Enforces laws made by Congress • Led by President • President appoints Cabinet

3. Section 1: The Presidency • The President • -the Chief Executive officer • -4 year term • -Limited to 2 full terms or 10 years maximum • Vice President • -4 year term

4. Section 1: Electors • Electoral College elects the President • The # of Electors equals the # of Senators and Representatives + 3 for Washington D.C.. Total= 538 Voters

5. Elector Collegehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9H3gvnN468

6. Section 1: Election Day • Congress determines the Election Day • The Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November

7. Section 1: Qualifications • Must be a Natural Born Citizen • Must be at least 35 years old • Must live in the US for 14 years

8. Section 1: Oath of Office • Must take an Oath • Given at Inauguration, January 20th • “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States

9. Oath of Office • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJmrlMFHgPA

10. Executive Branch • Line of Succession: Vice-President, Speaker of House, President Pro Tempore, members of president’s cabinet

11. Executive Branch • 4 situations where line of succession used: • 1) Dies • 2) Becomes disabled • 3) Resigns • 4) Impeached or convicted

13. Line of Succession: Examples

14. SECTION 2 Powers of the President

15. Section 2: Military Powers • Commander in Chief: • -Army, Navy, USMC, Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard • -State militia (National Guard) • Can grant pardons and reprieves • Selects a Cabinet to advise him

16. Section 2: Treaties & Appointments, and Vacancies • Make treaties with 2/3 vote of the Senate • Appoints officials such as: • - Supreme Court judges • - federal officials • Fill vacancies if Senate is not in session

17. Roles of President • 7 major roles • 1) Chief Executive • Makes sure laws are enforced (military/police)

18. Roles of President • 2) Chief Legislator -influences work of Congress; recommends, signs, & veto laws

19. Roles of President • 3) Chief of Economy • -deals w/ unemployment, high prices & taxes

20. Roles of President • 4) Commander-in-Chief • Head of military • Has final word in how war is fought

21. Roles of President • 5) Chief Diplomat -directs relationships w/ other countries -signs treaties -keeps friendly relations w/ other countries

22. Roles of President • 6) Chief of State -Acts as symbol of U.S. -Meets w/ visiting foreign leaders -Performs ceremonies (awards medals to worthy citizens)

23. Roles of President • 7) Chief of Party -Head of political party -Makes speeches & helps other party -Chooses party members to serve in Cabinet

24. Section 3: Presidential Duties • Give State of the Union Address • Carry out the laws of the US • Approve or Veto Bills

25. Section 4: Impeachment • President, Vice President, & other federal officials can be Impeached: • -removed from office • - for treason, bribery, or other high crimes

26. Former & Current President

28. Presidential Info. • President earns $400,000 per year, along with a $50,000 expense account, a $100,000 nontaxable travel account, and $19,000 for entertainment • Beginning in 1959, all living former presidents receive roughly $192,000, travel funds, an office and a staff

29. Presidential Salaries DateAmount2014 • $25,000 $566,000 • $50,000 $865,000 • $75,000 $1,714,000 • $100,000 $875,000 • $200,000 $1,135,000 • $400,000 $491,000

30. The White House

31. Inside the White House

32. Camp David Mountain based military hideout in Fredericks, MD used in times of high security

33. Blair House 14 Guest rooms 9 Staff bathrooms 35 Bathrooms 4 Dinning rooms Exercise room Hair Salon Kitchens Laundry Facilities Flower Shop Official guest house located next to White House.

34. Presidential State Car William Taft state car 1909

35. Presidential State Car • JFK state car prior to assassination in 1963

36. Presidential State Car

37. Presidential Car at Inaugural Address

38. Air Force One

39. Air Force One Ammenities • Capable of refueling midair; unlimited travel range • 4,000 square feet of floor space on three levels, including an extensive suite for the President that features a large office, lavatory, and conference room. • Also includes a medical suite that can function as an operating room, and a doctor is permanently on board. The plane’s two food preparation galleys can feed 100 people at a time. • Air Force One also has quarters for those who accompany the President, including senior advisors, Secret Service officers, traveling press, and other guests. Several cargo planes typically fly ahead of Air Force One to provide the President with services needed in remote locations

40. Inside Air Force One

42. Marine One

43. Questions • 1) What are the 3 qualifications in order to run for president? • 2) How long is a presidents term of office? • 3) What is the maximum numbers of terms a president can serve? • 4) How many roles does the president have? What are these roles? • 5)What is the line of succession? • 6) What are 4 situations in which the line of succession is used?