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United States Constitution

United States Constitution. Article II Executive Branch. II. The Executive Branch # 8“ “Carries out (Enforces) the laws”. Includes: President Vice President Executive offices Departments Agencies Commissions Corporations. Current President & Vice President #8. Our current

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United States Constitution

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  1. United States Constitution Article II Executive Branch

  2. II. The Executive Branch #8““Carries out (Enforces) the laws” Includes: • President • Vice President • Executive offices • Departments • Agencies • Commissions • Corporations

  3. Current President &Vice President #8 Our current President Our current Vice President

  4. Presidential Qualifications #8 • Term 4 years (two term max.) • Selection Elected by electoral college Electoral vote= representatives + senators • Illinois • Requirements • Must be 35 years old • be a resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years • a natural born citizen

  5. Presidential Roles #8 • Chief Executive • of which he/she has a cabinet to aid him • makes sure all the laws are carried out • oversees depts., agencies, and commissions • Chief of State • can pardon and grant reprieves criminals • give medals to national heroes • greet visitors to the country • gives the State of the Union address each year to report on the condition of the nation

  6. Presidential Roles #8 • Chief Diplomat • can make treaties & executive agreements with other countries • appoints ambassadors • Commander-in-Chief • chooses military commanders • uses armed forces to deal with domestic & foreign crisis • Chief Legislator • suggests new laws and meets with Congress members • can veto bills

  7. State of the UnionAddress #8 • A report on the condition of the nation

  8. EXECUTIVEAGREEMENT #8 • an agreement less formal than a treaty made with a country without senate approval

  9. President’s Cabinet #9 • Group of officials who head departments and advise the President

  10. Precedent #9 • An act or decision that others follow

  11. Executive Departments • Department of State • Secretary: Current Member • advance security & democracy around the globe • Department of Defense • Secretary: Current Member • provide military forces to deter war and to protect our security • Department of Justice • Attorney General: Current Member • enforce laws; ensure public safety; preventing crime; justice

  12. Executive Departments • Department of Education • Secretary: Current Member • ensure equal access & excellence in schools • Department of Homeland Security • Secretary: Current Member • prevent terrorism & secure borders

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