by Taylor Withers

What are the qualifications of the president? (2)

taylortata1996 — 2014-04-15 13:48:16 UTC

The formal qualifications of a president are the following: they must be 35 years old, a U.S. resident for 14 years, and a natural born citizen. The president must meet all of the requirements in order to run. There are also informal qualifications of the president such as being well educated, having political experience, having the ability to raise large amounts of money, and good public speaking skills. Most people want the candidate to be honest and be able to connect with people. I think a presidential candidate should be educated, be able to connect with people, and work for more equality with the social classes.

What is the term length and term limit for a president? When are presidential elections held and when is the president sworn into office? (3)

taylortata1996 — 2014-04-15 13:55:36 UTC

The length of a President's term in office is four years. A President can run for two consecutive terms. A President can hold office for no more than ten years in total. Election Day in the United States of America is the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. It can fall on or between November 2 and November 8. Inauguration Day occurs in the USA once every four years on January 20. It occurs in the year after presidential elections have been held. The new terms of office of the president and vice-president officially begin at noon in Washington DC.

What are the roles of the presidency? (1)

taylortata1996 — 2014-04-15 13:57:52 UTC

1. Chief executive: The president presides over the federal bureaucracy. He is responsible for appointing close to 2,000 federal officials. He also has power to issue executive orders.

2. Chief of state: The president acts as the ceremonial leader of the government. He represents the United States at official functions and acts to promote national spirit.

3. Commander in chief: The president is responsible for the operations of the U.S. military and the overall security of the nation.

4. Chief diplomat: The president oversees U.S. foreign policy, holds talks with foreign leaders, and negotiates treaties.

5. Chief policymaker: The president has a significant influence over the legislative process. He may also propose legislation or pressure members of Congress to support or oppose certain bills.

6. Chief manager of the economy: The president works with Congress to write a federal budget and set tax policy.

7. Chief of party: The president is the leader of his political party. He ensures that his party does well in congressional elections.

8. Chief citizen: The president strives to embody American ideals and to serve the nation by acting in its best interest.

Presidential Powers (4)

taylortata1996 — 2014-04-15 14:16:53 UTC

The Sole Powers of the President are to:

1. Act as commander in chief of the armed forces

2. Commission military officers

3. Grant reprieves and pardons for most federal offenses

4. Call Congress into special session

5. Receive foreign ambassadors

6. Ensure that laws of Congress are faithfully executed

7. Exercise executive power

8. Appoint officials to executive office

The powers shared with the Senate:

1. Make treaties

2. Appoint ambassadors, judges, and high officials

The powers shared with Congress as a whole:

1. Approve legislation

Explain the presidential cabinet (5)

2014-04-16 14:12:20 UTC

The Presidential cabinet is made up of fifteen Executive Departments:

The Secretary of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs

Secretary of State- The Secretary of State carries out the President’s foreign policies through the State Department and the Foreign Service of the United States.

Secretary of Treasury- The Secretary of Treasury deals with all of the financial and monetary matters that deal with the government.

Secretary of Education the Secretary of Education deals with the educational values being taught in schools.

Attorney General- The Attorney General is the legal officer who represents a country or a state in legal proceedings and gives legal advice to the government.

Illustration of how presidential appointments are verified (6)

2014-04-16 19:04:24 UTC

The President and the Senate verify appointments. It could be anything from a Cabinet secretary, membership of a regulatory commission, an ambassadorship, or a judgeship for an advisory board. There are approximately 1,000 such presidential appointments that require Senate confirmation.

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Executive Privelege (7)

2014-04-16 19:08:06 UTC

Executive Privilege- The Presidents right to be able to withhold

information for the public.

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The next 5 people in line for the Presidency (8)

2014-04-16 19:10:31 UTC

The President- The President is elected head of a republican state. He is

thehead of state/chief executive.

The Vice President Joseph Biden- The Vice President succeeds to the presidency on the resignation, removal, death, or disability of the president.

Speaker of the House John Boehner- The Speaker of the House runs the proceedings of House debate and voting, appoints committee members, and refers bills to committees for research and development.

President pro tempore of the Senate Patrick Leahy- The president pro tempore of the Senate is chosen to preside over the Senate in the absence of the vice president.

Secretary of State John Kerry- The Secretary of State carries out the President’s foreign policies through the State Department and the Foreign Service of the United States.

Secretary of the Treasury Jacob Lew- The Secretary of Treasury deals with all of the financial and monetary matters that deal with the government.

Presidential Amendments (9)

2014-04-16 19:13:53 UTC

12^th amendment - procedure by which the president and vice president are elected (electoral college)
22^nd amendment- presidential term limits
24^th amendment- removes the poll tax
25^th amendment- Presidential Disability and Succession
26^th amendment- gives power to 18 year olds to vote
27^th amendment- members of congress cannot get an increase of salary during a session

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