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The Executive Branch

The Executive Branch

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Social Studies

7th - 12th Grade

Easy

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Praseedha Farrell

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11 Slides • 10 Questions

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The Executive Branch

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Who's in the Executive Branch?

  • Most people think it's just the president and vice president.

  • This branch also includes the 15 Cabinet departments

  • As well as the different federal bureaucracies attached to them.

  • The Executive Branch is organized in Article II of the US Constitution.

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Multiple Choice

Who is NOT part of the Executive Branch?

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The president

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The Vice President

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Senators

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Cabinet secretaries

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What does the Executive Branch do?

  • This branch enforces the law.

  • They may sure that laws are carried out correctly as well as make policy decisions based on those laws.

  • The president fills many roles as the head of the government and leader of the country.

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Fill in the Blank

The executive branch __________ the law.

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Where is the Executive Branch located?

  • The president resides in the White House in Washington DC

  • The Cabinet departments have their own offices (Department of Defense is in the Pentagon)

  • The vice president resides at Number One Observatory Circle in DC.

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Multiple Choice

The executive branch like the Legislative Branch is located where?

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New York

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Washington DC

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Boston

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Philadelphia

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Open Ended

What are some the qualifications you think people should have before running for president?

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Requirements to be President

  • You must be 35 years old

  • A natural born citizen of the United States

  • Resident of the US for at least 14 years

  • That's it!

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Open Ended

Please list the three requirements to be president.

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Vice Presidential Home

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The Office of the President

  • Presidents are elected for four year terms.

  • Originally, there was no term limits, but that changed with the 22nd Amendment, limiting presidents to two terms.

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Multiple Choice

Presidents are elected for ___ year terms and can run _____ times.

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5, 3

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4, 1

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4, 2

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6, unlimited

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The Office of the Vice President

  • The Vice President is chosen by the president before the election.

  • They serve a four year term.

  • There are no term limits, but the president doesn't have to choose the same vice president again.

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Open Ended

What are some attributes you would look for in a vice president if you were running for president?

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Roles of the President

  • Commander-in-chief of the armed forces

  • Chief executive-enforces laws

  • Chief agenda setter-determines direction of the country

  • Chief of state-represents American people

  • Chief diplomat-represents America abroad

  • Party leader-head of whatever party they are a member of.

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Roles/Powers of the Vice President

  • Presides over the Senate

  • Replaces president if ill, dead or removed

  • Helps president with their duties/agenda

  • Breaks ties in the Senate

  • Campaigns/Speaks on the president's behalf

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Powers of the President

  • Presidents can issue executive orders (directions that Federal agencies are supposed to follow or are part of the president's responsibility)

  • Presidents can pardon people convicted of crimes.

  • Presidents can agree treaties and agreements with Senate approval

  • Nominate judges and Cabinet ministers (need approval by Senate)

  • Veto bills

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Open Ended

Closing Question #1: What are the requirements to be president?

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Open Ended

Closing Question #2: Name two powers that presidents have.

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Open Ended

Closing Question #3: Name two roles the president has in government.

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