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Chapter 9: The Executive Branch

Chapter 9: The Executive Branch. Chapter Links. Section 1 “The Roles of the President”. Section 2 “The Organization of the Executive Branch”. Section 3 “Presidents and Power”. Section 1 “The Roles of the President”. Journal.

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Chapter 9: The Executive Branch

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  1. Chapter 9: The Executive Branch Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  2. Chapter Links Section 1 “The Roles of the President” Section 2 “The Organization of the Executive Branch” Section 3 “Presidents and Power” Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  3. Section 1 “The Roles of the President” Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  4. Journal • In 1 paragraph, explain whether you think the presidency is an easy or demanding position. Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  5. Chief Executive Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  6. Commander in Chief Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  7. Chief Diplomat Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  8. Legislative Leader Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  9. Party Leader Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  10. Chief of State Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  11. Creating the Office of President • Executive Branch • The branch of government responsible for executing or carrying out, the law. • Term of Office • Four years per term; two term maximum • Limited Power • Checks and balances • Qualifications (written) • 35 years of age; natural born citizen; 14 years of residency Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  12. Qualifications (unwritten) • Education • Many have been college educated • All since Benjamin Harrison (1889-1893) • Men • Women have run for president, but none successfully • None have received more than 200,000 votes Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  13. Presidents to NOT graduate college Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  14. Presidents with graduate degree or higher Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  15. A Leader With Many Roles • Chief Executive • Commander in Chief of Armed Forces • Chief Diplomat • Sets foreign policy and appoints ambassadors • Makes executive agreements with other countries • Legislative Leader • Sets domestic policy; plans for dealing with national problems. Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  16. Roles Created by Tradition • Party Leader • Typically the Democratic or Republican party • Head of State • The President is expected to speak for the whole nation on values and the goals of the American people. Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  17. Electoral College • Each state has electors who vote on behalf of their state • Equal to number of members in Congress • i.e. GA has 2 Senators and 14 Representatives, so how many electoral votes does GA get? • 16 Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  18. Electoral votes per state Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  19. Section 2 “The Organization of the Executive Branch” Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  20. The Executive Office of the President • Bureaucracy • An organization of government departments, agencies, and offices. • Administration • A team of executive branch officials • The White House Staff • Presidents most trusted advisers and assistants • The Vice President • Presides over the Senate; becomes president if the president dies or falls ill. Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  21. The Executive Departments Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  22. Assignment • Create an advertisement illustration for one of the Executive Departments. You should have a picture and brief description of the advertisement. Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  23. The Independent Agencies • Executive Agencies • Under direct control of the President • Examples: NASA, EPA. • Regulatory Commissions • Formed by Congress, these twelve commissions make and carry out rules for business and economic activity • Example: FCC Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  24. The Civil Service System • In 1883, Congress set up a system by which most government employees (called “servants”) are hired on the basis of merit and not political connection • Civil Service Exams created • Persons with the highest scores on the exam were hired Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  25. Section 3 “Presidents and Power” Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  26. Impeachment • Article II, Section 4 of the constitution states that the president (or any official) can be impeached for, “treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.” • What does that mean?? Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  27. Impeachment Process • An impeachment begins in the House, where an investigation is conducted • The House Judiciary Committee begins the inquiry • The committee conducts hearings and draw up Articles of Impeachment • With a simple majority, the House can impeach (much like an indictment) • The Senate conducts a trial, and 2/3 vote can confirm removal Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  28. Johnson Impeachment March 2, 1867 Johnson vetoes Tenure of Office Act Johnson orders removal of Edwin Stanton, Secretary of War February 21, 1868 February 24, 1868 House votes 128-47 in favor of impeachment March 4, 1868 House delivers articles of impeachment to Senate C.J. Chase reports as presiding officer over Senate trial March 5, 1868 March 30, 1868 Senate trial begins May 16, 1868 1st votes are tallied in Senate, 35-19 to confirm May 26, 1868 After 2 more votes, trial officially ends Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  29. Clinton Impeachment • Background • Stemmed from investigation into Clinton’s alleged abuses and conduct as president • Clinton had a sexual harassment lawsuit served to him by Paula Jones from when he was governor of Arkansas Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  30. Clinton Impeachment • During investigation into his conduct of the Paula Jones case, Monica Lewinsky was taped saying she had relations with the president • Clinton denied claims at first, but later admitted his wrongdoings Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  31. Clinton Impeachment • House of Representatives drafts Articles of Impeachment accusing president of perjury and obstruction of justice • 12/19/1998 H.o.R. approved impeachment • 228-206 for perjury • 221-212 for obstruction Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  32. Clinton Impeachment • Senate acquitted Clinton • Voted on 2/12/1998 • 45-55 for perjury • 50-50 for obstruction Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  33. Venn Diagram • Create a venn diagram showing the differences and similarities between the 2 impeachments (at least 2 facts for each part) Johnson Clinton Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  34. Impeachment Analysis • On a sheet of paper to be turned in with your impeachment packet, explain in AT LEAST 1 paragraph which of the 2 presidents’ impeachments was more deserving. • Use specific examples to support your argument • Choose one or the other!!!! Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  35. 9.3 Reader • Read p.98-99 • Define treaties and executive privilege • Create a chart showing the following Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  36. Freedom to Take Action • Treaties • Formal agreements between nations • Executive Privilege • The right to keep some information secret from the Congress of the Courts. Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  37. Presidential Power • The Louisiana Purchase 1803 • French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte offered President Thomas Jefferson of the United States the “Louisiana Territory” for the bargain price of $15 million. • The Constitution did not say whether the President had the power to buy territory • President Jefferson and his Secretary of State James Madison decided since the President had the power to make treaties, he could make a treaty purchasing the land. Civics: Government and Economics in Action

  38. Presidential Power (cont.) • Harry Truman and the Steel Mills • Truman unsuccessfully tried to seize control of American steel mills to prevent a wartime strike. • Nixon and Watergate • Nixon unsuccessfully applied executive privilege to the a special Senate committee and House Judiciary committee investigating an illegal burglary of the Democratic party offices at the Watergate Hotel • Nixon, severely implicated, resigned 8/9/1974 Civics: Government and Economics in Action

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