Social Studies; Executive Branch

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