Unit 4 Vocab Review

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The President is...

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The executive of a country's government

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The Cabinet is?

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The president's closest advisers who head various executive departments.

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Presidential role of Commander in Chief

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In charge of the nation’s armed forces

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President as Chief Legislator:

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Recommends new bills to the Legislative Branch.

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Presidential role of Chief Executive:

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Enforce laws.

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Presidential role as Party Leader:

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Leader of the political party, fulfilling its platform (e.g., getting members elected, raising funds).

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Presidential role as Chief Diplomat:

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Interacting with foreign governments.

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Requirements desired in a president not in the Constitution: Previous experience, good speaker, stable family, people skills, etc.

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Informal Qualification

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3 requirements in the Constitution to be president: natural born citizen, at least 35, and 14+ years in the US.

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Formal Qualifications

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Federal executive powers and responsibilities are outlined in Article 2 of the Constitution.

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Article 2