Unit 2: The US Constitution CE Notes 19-20: The Executive

Branch SWBAT (Students Will Be Able To…)

Understand the qualifications for being president

Understand the roles and responsibilities of the presidency

Know what powers are given and denied the President

Article 2

Executive Branch

DO NOW: Crossword Puzzle (terms come from chapter 3 in Textbook)

B. Executive (President)

1. Description Article 2, Sections 1 & 2:

Discuss election process and qualifications of the President and V. President. a. Qualifications: Article 2, Section 1:

35 years of age,U.S. Citizen by birth,Resident of U.S. for 14 years.

Established and described in Article 2

Executive (continued) b. Term & Elections Article 2, Section 1:

Term of 4 yearsState appoints electors who cast votes for President based on the votes of the people:originally, the candidate with 2nd highest # of votes became V. PresidentAmendment 12 changed this to require separate ballots for President and Vice President.If President dies, resigns, or is impeached, Vice President becomes President.

Executive (continued) 2. Duties and privileges Article 2, Sections 2 - 4

a. The Office of President: (Article 2, Section 2)

Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy and state militia.May require written opinion from heads of executive departments (this clause is the only mention of an advisory committee for the president mentioned in the Constitution.)

Executive (continued) b. Powers of the President: (Article 2, section 2 & 3)

Power to grant reprieves and pardons, except in cases of impeachment.

Power to make treaties with advice and 2/3 consent of Senate

Power to appoint ambassadors, public Ministers and Consuls, Supreme Court Judges, and other officers not provided for with advice and consent of Senate(Congress MAY give sole power to the president to appoint lower officers in Courts of law or heads of departments.)

Executive (continued)

Power to fill vacancies during recess of Senate by granting temporary commissions

Power to issue executive orders: (a rule or command that has the force of law) these are issued as part of the president's duty to "take care that the laws be faithfully executed" and are often used during emergencies.

Executive (continued) 3. Checks:

Article 1, Section 7; Article 2, Sections 2 & 3

a. Checks over Legislative Branch: may veto legislation (Article 1, Section 7)

may issue executive orders: (Article 2, Sections 2 & 3)

may convene both or either of the houses or adjourn them until such time as he deems necessary

may issue other orders that must be followed in case of emergency to make sure laws are faithfully executed

Executive (continued) b. Checks over Judicial Branch Article 2, Section 2:

President appoints judges President may give pardons, amnesty

and reprieves

PIT 42:Turn in your book to Chapter 6, Section 2 (pages164-166) or your notes

from that section. Use the information in this section and the information we will review together to complete the following chart outlining the roles and

duties of the President.

Presidential Role Duties to fulfill

Chief of State (Ceremonial Leader)

Chief Executive (or Administrator)

Chief Legislator

Commander - in - Chief

Chief Diplomat (Foreign Policy Leader)

Chief Guardian of the Economy

Chief Party Leader

Other Duties:

PIT 42: (Continued)Follow along with the information we will review together to complete

the following chart describing the president’s cabinet.

Cabinet Department

Title of Dept. Head

Responsibilities and Agencies Created to Help

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

Presidential Cabinet Meeting