The Executive Branch ARTICLE II Executive Branch Who

The Executive Branch ARTICLE II

Executive Branch • Who? – President, VP, Cabinet- 15 different departments • What (do they do)? – They execute, or carry out, the laws that Congress makes • Where (is this information stated)? – Article II in Constitution • Why? – All 3 branches need to work together for our government to succeed.

Mr. President • Requirements? – 35 years old, natural-born citizen, and must be a living in the U. S. for 14 years. • Powers? – Veto- rejects laws that Congress passes – Commander-in-Chief- controls army and navy – Foreign policy- makes treaties and appoints diplomats – Executive Order- command that has the power of law – Selects his own cabinet – Selects Supreme Court Justices – Pardon- freedom of punishment

The Cabinet: President can’t do it alone. The 15 Departments 1. Defense 2. Agriculture 3. Interior 4. Justice 5. Commerce 6. Labor 7. Education 8. Energy 9. Transportation 10. Health and Human Services 11. Treasury 12. Veteran’s Affairs 13. Housing and Urban Development 14. Homeland Security 15. State

Other Important People • Vice President- technically presides over the Senate • Chief of Staff • Office of Management and Budget • U. S. Trade Representative • Environmental Protection Agency • Office of National Drug Control Policy

Presidential Perks • Transportation – Air Force One – Cars • The White House • Camp David • Secret Service • Leader of the Free World?

Other Presidential Facts About the President Random Facts • Term- 4 years (max 2 terms) • • – Longest term- 12 years- FDR – Shortest- 1 month (William Henry Harrison) • Salary – Now- $400, 000. GW- $25, 000 • 4 Assassinations – Lincoln, Garfield, Mc. Kinley, JFK • 2 Impeachments, 0 removed – Johnson and Clinton • 1 Resignation- Nixon • 44 Presidents, 43 people – Cleveland- non consecutive terms Tallest- Lincoln 6’ 4 Shortest- Madison 5’ 4 Youngest- Teddy Roosevelt (42) Youngest Elected- JFK (43) Oldest- Reagan (77) Largest- Taft (326 lbs. ) Father-Son combos – Adams- John and John Quincy – Bush- George H. W. and George W. • Professions before? – 12 generals – 26 lawyers

Federal System of Government • The United States is a democratic republic- gov’t lead by officials who are chosen by the people. • A federal system of gov’t is when powers are divided between states and the national gov’t. • Types of powers. . . – Delegated powers are granted to the national gov’t – Reserved powers are granted to the states – Concurrent powers are powers shared by states and the national gov’t

Delegated Powers (National) • Declare war • Maintain armed forces • Regulate interstate and foreign trade • Establish post offices • Admit new states • Set standard weights and measures • Coin money • Establish foreign policy • Make all laws necessary and proper

Concurrent Powers (Shared) • • • Maintain law and order Levy taxes Borrow money Establish courts Provide for public welfare

Reserved Powers (States) • Maintain and establish schools • Establish local governments • Regulate business within the state • Make marriage laws • Provide for public safety • Other powers not delegated to national government, and not prohibited by the states