Unit IV: The Executive Branch

Unit IV: The Executive Branch

The Executive Branch Ronal d Reaga n Roosevelt was elected 4 times! The Executive Branch is discussed in Article II. The main duty of the Executive Branch execute the laws of the nation* The President and Vice are the only national officers of the government elected by votes of the entire U.S.

The Executive Branch Leader: President, Vice Term: 4 years, w/2 term max Salary: $400,000 Requirements: 35 years old, 14 years resident of U.S., Born in the U.S. Succession: Vice President, Speaker of the House, President pro tempore

Duties of the President In general, the duties of the President can be divided into 5 areas 1. Foreign Affairs makes treaties with foreign countries, meets with foreign leaders 1945: Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt, Joseph Stalin

Duties of the President 2. Domestic and Military Administration President is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, prepares the nations budget, gives the State of the Union Address each January to Congress * George Bush salutes members of the Coast Guard

Duties of the President 3. Legislation may call Congress into special session if necessary, signs or vetoes bills prepared by Congress. 1988: Ronald Reagan signs a bill into law

Duties of the President 4. Judicial Functions The President may grant pardons and reprieves for federal Offenses pardon - to release a person from punishment, to excuse from penalty

Duties of the President 5. Appointment the President appoints a great number of officials in the Executive and Judicial Branches This includes judges, cabinet members, advisors, and department heads If can t perform job writes letter to pro tempore & Speak Members of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President

Turn to page 215 and create a list of other non-constitutional experience President s generally have.

*Organization of the Executive Branch bureaucracy body of official & administrators, hieracrhy function specialized focus in certain area, manage day-to-day events examples IRS, NASA, CIA, FEMA cabinet advisory body for the President function creates departments that focus in specialized areas examples Departments of State, Treasury, Justice, Energy, Defense, Education executive office federal agencies that advise the President function provide support & aid effectiveness of President examples Chief of Staff, Nat l Security Council, Office of VP

Presidential Cabinet The President appoints advisors to help with the many duties assigned to the Executive Branch. These 15 Cabinet officials must be confirmed by the Senate.

The President

Vice President

Speaker of the House

President pro tempore of the Senate

Secretary of State

Secretary of Treasury

Secretary of Defense

Attorney General

Secretary of the Interior

Secretary of Agriculture

Secretary of Commerce

Secretary of Labor

Secretary of Health and Human Services

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

Secretary of Transportation

Excellent Secretary of Energy

Secretary of Education

Secretary of Veteran Affairs

Secretary of Homeland Security

The Vice Presidents Role Modern Vice President s have become very Powerful *step in for Prez & serve as Prez of Senate Participate in policy decisions Make speeches defending the President s policies Diplomatic activities overseas

What happens when the VP position is vacant? *The President You da picks a new one! man! No! YOU da man!

Why have recent presidents tried to give their vice presidents more responsibility?

How were the president and vice president elected before the 12 th Amendment?

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The Inauguration 1961: JFK takes Oath of Office Oath of Office: 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 When does this take place? What amendment established this?

Getting the President s Role in Legislation If the president wants to create PUBLIC support for one of his policies he uses popular media to create a public forum. *FDR s Fireside Chats

Getting the President s Role in Legislation He can also declare an executive order. Executive order: A presidential edict that has the force of law.

Campaign Advertisement

8 Main ways candidates communicate their message

Glittering Generalities Positive images meant to leave you with a good feeling about the candidate vague words and phrases that have a positive effect and appeal to a variety of viewers

Testimonial endorsements from celebrities and other well-known people.

Bandwagon Everyone s doing it so you should too!

Card Stacking Use of statistics, often in a one-sided manner

Contrast Juxtaposing positive images of one s candidacy with negative images of the opponent in the same ad.

Mudslinging Attack Ads or Name Calling Create a negative impression of a candidate s opponent May backfire!

Plain Folks An attempt by a candidate to appeal to the average voter as just one of the people.

Transfer Use of popular symbols to create a positive or negative impression of a candidate or their opponent

Campaign Ads Assignment Visit livingroomcandidate.org and pick out 3 commercials from various elections. 1 from 2016/2012, 1 from 2000/2004/2008, 1 from any previous election For each: Who sponsored it? Was it positive or negative? Which candidate was it positive for or negative for? What issues were discussed? Evaluate the candidates views/policies on that issue (both if applicable) (What do they want to do about the issue to fix it?) List which of the 8 methods are being used in the ad and explain how it is being applied

Impeachment The President can be brought up on charges if the House of Rep s feels they are not living up to the position Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton are the only President s to be impeached. Both were later found not guilty by the Senate Richard Nixon was the only President ever to resign Bill Clinton Andrew Johnson Richard Nixon