The Executive Branch

The Executive Branch

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Learning Objectives

• Develop an understanding of the executive branch

• What are some pwers and responsibilities of the Executive Branch

Requirements to be President

• According to Article II of the U.S. Constitution, the president must be a natural-born citizen of the United States, be at least 35 years old, and have been a resident of the United States for 14 years

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What are the requirements to become president ?

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What article sets up the executive branch ?

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How long is a president's term ?

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What was the problem when forming an executive branch and the presidency?

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How many terms did FDR serve ?

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The senate must have a ______________ vote to remove the president

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Explain the 25th amendment

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What is a policy agenda ?

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What is the War Powers Act ?

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When can the president not grant a pardon ?

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The president has the power to create ________________ but he must get approval from the senate

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What is required for ratification of a treaty ?

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The senate must approve the appointments of these by the senate with a simple majority

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The president appoints the heads of his ______________________ and heads of governmental ________________________

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Who approves the presidential appointments of heads of cabinet and heads of governmental agencies?

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All ______________ must be presented to the president where he can either sign it or return them (Veto)

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How does the president have a lot of influence on the lawmaking process?

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How can congress override a presidential veto ?

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Name some informal powers of the president

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Name some expressed or enumerated powers of the president that we have talked about ?

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Reflection What was this lesson about ?

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What was one thing you learned in this lesson that you didn't already know ?