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THE PRESIDENT

THE PRESIDENT. Warm – Up – What is the most important role of the President of the United States? . WYMK 1. What are the requirements for President?. THE PRESIDENT. THE PRESIDENT. 26. 16. 32. 44. 1. THE PRESIDENT. The Executive Branch Chart. PRESIDENT . THE PRESIDENT.

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THE PRESIDENT

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  1. THE PRESIDENT Warm – Up – What is the most important role of the President of the United States? WYMK 1. What are the requirements for President?

  2. THE PRESIDENT THE PRESIDENT 26 16 32 44 1

  3. THE PRESIDENT The Executive Branch Chart PRESIDENT

  4. THE PRESIDENT Constitutional Requirements for the President of the United States 1. Must be 35 years old 2. Must have lived in the United States for 14 years 3. Must be a natural born citizen

  5. THE PRESIDENT PRESIDENTIAL BENEFITS $400,000 salary (tax free) 2 Homes (White House and Camp David) Secret Service protection (up to 10 years after leaving office) Personal airplane (Air Force One) Staff of 400-500 full-time employees

  6. Presidential Requirements Video

  7. THE PRESIDENT CONT’D Warm – Up –Who makes up the presidents advisory groups. Why is this important? WYMK 1. What are some other titles for the president?

  8. THE PRESIDENT 22ndAmendment - Presidents may serve only 2 terms in office.

  9. THE PRESIDENT SEVEN ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT 1 HEAD OF STATE – symbol of the United States.

  10. THE PRESIDENT • EXAMPLES • Greet visitors to the White House • Award Medals and Honors

  11. THE PRESIDENT SEVEN ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT 2 CHIEF EXECUTIVE – Administrator of the Federal Government. Enforcing laws and appointing officials.

  12. THE PRESIDENT • EXAMPLES • Appoints the head of the CIA • Holding Cabinet meetings • Current Event – Obama appoints Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court.

  13. THE PRESIDENT SEVEN ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT 3 CHIEF LEGISLATOR – National agenda setter. Proposes bills for consideration in congress.

  14. THE PRESIDENT • EXAMPLES • Signing or vetoing a Bill • Working to get enough votes for a bill to pass through the House or Senate • Current Event – Obama proposes Tax Cuts

  15. THE PRESIDENT SEVEN ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT 4 CHIEF ECONOMIC PLANNER – Keeps close watch on unemployment, taxes, prices, profits and overall prosperity of country.

  16. THE PRESIDENT • EXAMPLES • Preparing the Federal Budget • Working to reduce unemployment • Current Event – Obama proposes Government spending freeze.

  17. THE PRESIDENT SEVEN ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT 5 PARTY LEADER - Head of Party who assists in members elections and appointments

  18. THE PRESIDENT • EXAMPLES • Choosing party leaders to serve in cabinet • Speaking for a party nominee • Current Event – Obama faces criticism for Democratic failure in November elections

  19. THE PRESIDENT SEVEN ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT 6 COMMANDER IN CHIEF – Civil commander of the United States armed forces.

  20. THE PRESIDENT • EXAMPLES • Calling National Guard to stop a riot • Decision to bomb foreign cities • Current Event – Obama plans to remove troops from Middle East

  21. THE PRESIDENT SEVEN ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT 7 CHIEF DIPLOMAT - Directs foreign policy of the United States.

  22. THE PRESIDENT • EXAMPLES • Working for Peace in the Middle East • Flying to London to meet with British Prime Minister • Current Event – Obama urges Middle East Peace

  23. JOB AD PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Write or draw a job advertisement for President of the United States. This advertisement should include: 1. Job Title and Length of service 2. Qualifications 3. Benefits 4. Expected Roles / Characteristics of each role Use Pages 213 – 219 and 252 – 267 textbook

  24. 1/2/13 Warm-Up – 1. How do we elect the president of the United States? 2. What are the Iowa Caucuses. What are there significance? WYMK – What is the role of the Federal Agencies in the Executive Branch?

  25. THE PRESIDENT The Executive Branch Chart PRESIDENT

  26. Cabinet –group appointed leaders including Vice-President that advise president on policy.

  27. Secretary of State • Following the Pres / VP this is the highest diplomatic and ceremonial representative. • Chief Foreign policy advisor.

  28. Federal Agencies • Responsible for the oversight and of specific functions of the government

  29. Department of Justice (DOJ) Focus -Enforcement of Law and Administration of Justice.

  30. FBI(Federal Bureau of Investigation) – Handles criminal activity http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT1GvPQG904

  31. Federal Agencies Warm – Up – 1. Major parties are not in favor of eliminating the electoral college because: Electors are always influential party members Major party candidates would not receive as much public financing The masses are not capable of making this important decision They fear that minor parties could sway election results 2. Who won the Iowa Caucus? Objective – Which Cabinet Department is the Secret Service a part of?

  32. DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) -combating drug smuggling and use within the United States http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVQnbNspHsk

  33. Department of Homeland Security Focus-created to secure our country against those who seek to disrupt the American way of life

  34. FEMA - (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Responsible for preparation and response to hazards and disasters http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSLaizhW0ZI

  35. Dept of Health and Human Services Focus- protecting the health of all Americans and providing human services Agencies- FDA, NIH, CDC.

  36. Role - focuses national attention on developing and applying disease prevention and control http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMJ6b38xbXg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxBAvKYCUpU

  37. Role- responsible for regulating and supervising the safety of any product you can consume. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nstwp-djF8c Food and Drug Administration

  38. Focus-developing farming, agriculture and food. • What they Do • Prevents Hunger • Promotes Rural development • Works with FDA on food safety. • Environment

  39. Department of Transportation Focus- concerned with safe travel of all U.S Citizens. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNQeDZVJvFI FAA (Federal Aviation Association) Focus- Air Safety http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3R6yDPXuu0

  40. Homework Give one example of how each of the Federal Agencies below impact your life? SAFETY/PROTECTION 1. FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) 2. DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) 3. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency 4. FAA (Federal Aviation Association) HEALTH / NUTRITION 5. FDA (Food and Drug Administration) 6. CDC (Center for Disease Control)

  41. Federal Agency Review Name the 3 agencies we talked about last class that serve to protect the people of the United States?

  42. Federal Agency Review Name the 3 agencies or departments we talked about last class that protect the health of the people of the United States?

  43. Independent Federal Agencies • Responsible for the oversight and administration of special functions. • Agencies can be attached to Cabinet departments and often work in conjunction with cabinet departments.

  44. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Role –Protects human health and the environment. (Air, Water, Land, Species) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7OHG7tHrNM

  45. EPA ACTIONS • Arizona Charter Schools fined for asbestos • Congress passes oil protection act following Exxon Valdez. Exxon only pays a small amount of 5 billion in damages.

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