government chapter seven notes the presidency i. president’s roles ii. qualifications iii....
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Government Chapter Seven Notes
The Presidency
I. President’s Roles
II. Qualifications
III. Presidential Powers
I. The President’s Roles-the seven roles are in the Constitution:
•Chief Executive-head of the executive branch.
•Commander in Chief-commands all military officers.
•Chief Agenda Setter-responsible for giving Congress information.
President’s Roles Continued
•Representative of the Nation-represents all of the people.
•Chief of State-represents the nation when meeting w/ foreign leaders.
President’s Roles Continued
•Foreign-Policy Leader-oversees the nation’s foreign policy.
•Party Leader-makes speeches to help other party members.
II. President’s Qualifications
•Must be a native-born U.S. citizen
•Must be at least 35 years of age
•Must have been a U.S. resident for at least 14 years.
President’s Qualifications Cont.
•Presidential Background-all of the presidents have been white males.
•Terms-in 1951 the 22nd Amendment created the two-term limit.
•Salary-the president earns $200k/year.•Benefits-$50,000 a year for expenses.
President’s Qualifications Con.
• In 1967, the 25th Amendment states the line of succession.
•Presidential Succession-if the president dies, resigns or is removed from office the vice president becomes president.
III. Presidential Powers
Executive Powers• Executive orders-
rules that state how to enforce legislation.
• Appointing officials- ambassadors, public ministers, and judges.
Presidential Powers Con.
Diplomatic Powers•Making treaties-agreements with
other countries.•Making executive agreements-
between president and a foreign gov’t.
•Recognizing countries-president also can establish diplomatic recognition.
Presidential Powers Con.
Military Powers• Committing
Troops-send soldiers to foreign duty.
• War Powers Act-send soldiers into combat.
Presidential Powers Con.
Judicial Powers•Appointments-of federal judges.•Grant reprieve-postpone a
convicted criminal’s sentence.•Pardon-grants forgiveness to a
convicted criminal.
Presidential Powers Con.
Legislative Powers• Recommend
legislation-suggests bills.
• Veto legislation-tries to prevent a bill from becoming a law.
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