Executive branch

Qualifications of being POTUS

resident of the us for 14 years. natural born citizen, 35 years old

term length

4 years

term limits

2

electoral colleges job

to elect the president using the popular vote. This was designed to avoid the people choosing a “bad” president.

total number of people in EC

538

Number needed to become POTUS

270

Number of Illinois Electors

19

Which amendment established the order of succession

25th amendment

who are the first five people to succeed the president

Vice president, President pro tem, secretary of state, secretary of treasury.

title of the speech that the president gives once a year?

The State of the Union Address serves the purpose of reporting to Congress how the country is doing and what the President views as priorities for the coming year.

Chief Legislator

May suggest legislation for the Congress to carry out. Also has power to veto laws. (At the State of the Union address, POTUS states legislation on animal abuse should be passed.)

Chief executive

Manages the business of government. POTUS needs to make sure everyone is doing their job in the Executive Branch. (Can create a new department)

Chief of state

Diplomatic leader of the United States. Represent the U.S. abroad at meetings, conferences, or diplomatic visits. (Has a State Dinner during a visit from the President of France.)

Chief of party

Head of their political party and can set priorities for that party. (EX. Helping other party members with their campaign.)

Cabinets job

to advise the president

Cabinet # of departments

15

How is the selection of cabinet secretaries an example of checks and balances

Checks and Balances is the principle that each branch sets limits on the other two. The selection of the Cabinet secretaries is a perfect example of Checks and Balance. The first step is the President appoints a person to be a department secretary. However, that person cannot take over until the Senate confirms their appointment. The Legislative Branch (Senate) checks the Executive Branch (President) powers by confirming only those people who are best suited for the job.

four divisions of executive branch

Cabinet, Government Corporations (United States Post Office, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation), Regulatory Commissions (FAA, FCC), and Independent Agencies (NASA)

impeachment

removing an official for wrongdoing (specifically high crimes and misdemeanors such as treason.)

Impeachment process

The House of Representatives investigates and charges the official with a crime. The Senate tries the case and acts as the jury. In the case of presidential impeachment, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court serves as judge.

Presidents who were impeached

Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump