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Qualifications to be President
-35 years old
-Be a resident of the US for 14 years
-Born in the US
State of the Union Address
A yearly report by the president to congress describing the nation’s condition and recommended policies and programs
Joint Chiefs of Staff
The group made up of the highest ranking officers in the army, navy, marines, air force, national guard, and advises the president on military affairs
What Amendment makes the president not able to serve over two terms
22nd Amendment
Chief Executive
-Enforce Laws
-Can pardon, reprieve, commutation
-Creates Policies / Executive Orders
-Hires and fires officials within the Executive Branch
-Appoints federal (national) judges
Head of Nations Military Forces
Commander and Chief
Symbol of the US
Chief of State or Head of State
Welcoming foreign leaders, congratulate famous Americans
Ceremonial Duties
Chief Diplomat
-Makes Treaties
-Shapes policies for dealing with other countries
-Diplomacy
Party Chief
Uses his influence to back candidates, raise money for campaigns, and appoints party officials.
Economic Chief
-Keeps the US economy running smoothly
-Plans federal government budget (Congress Modifies)
-Appoints the head of the federal reserve
Legislative Leader
-Signs acts of congress into law or to veto
-State of the Union Address
Succession of the President
-Vice President. (Kamala Harris)
-Speaker of the House. (MIke Johnson)
-President Pro Tempore of the Senate. (Patty Murray)
-Secretary of State. (Antony Blincken)
-Secretary of the Treasury. (Janet Yellen)
-Secretary of Defense. (Lloyd Austin)
-Attorney General. (Merrick Garland)
Department of State
Handles Foreign affairs, deals with relationships with other nations, and foreign policy
Department of Treasury
recommends financial, economic, financial tax, and fiscal policies
Department of Defense
Protects the security of the United States with the Army, Marines, Air Force, ect
Department of Justice
Enforces federal laws in the United States
Department of Interior
Conservation Efforts, with public land, natural resources ect.
Department of Agriculture
Safe affordable, accessible food supply
Department of Commerce
Promotes economic business and job opportunities
Department of Labor
Over sees the interests of US workers
Department of Health and Human Services
Protects the health of all Americans, and provides essential human services, in addition also does research on disease
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Aims to create decent, safe and sanitary homes for all Americans
Department of Transportation
Ensures everyone American can travel safely
Department of Energy
Researches and develops reliable energy systems
Department of Education
Provides leadership to addresses American Education
Department of Veterans Affairs
Making sure that veterans get what they deserve after serving
Department of Homeland Security
Prevents Terrorism Attacks on the US
Who can create Executive Branches
Congress makes them, but really just listen to what the President needs
How has the role of the VP changed over time
The VP used to preside over the senate, but now they mainly assist the President