Executive Branch

Who is the head of the Executive Branch of our government?

The qualifications for the President are:

• Be 30 years old, be an American citizen, and live in the United States at least 14 years.

• Be 35 years old, be a native-born American citizen, and live in the United States 10 years.

• Be 35 years old, be a native-born American citizen, and live in the United States 14 years.

• Be 40 years old, be a native-born American citizen, and live in the United States 14 years.

How long is a Presidential term and how many terms may they serve?

What is the 1947 Presidential Succession Act?

• It lists the line of succession after the vice president.

• It tells who will take over as President and in what order

• It goes into effect when a President dies, cannot do his job, or resigns.

• A list of 19 people who could take over as President, if needed.

What is the 25th Amendment say?

• Gives the women the right to vote

• States that a President can only serve 2 terms

• Gives 18 year olds the right to vote

• Explains when the vice president becomes president and how select the next vice president

What are the 2 steps to selecting a new vice-president?

Who decides if the President is disable and cannot do his job?

• Speaker of the House

• Attorney General

• Vice-President

• Secretary of the Treasury

The first 5 position in order for the succession of President are

• Vice President, President Pro-Tempore of Senate, Speaker of the House, Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of State

• Vice-President, Speaker of the House, President Pro-Tempore of Senate, Secretary of State, Secretary of Treasury

• Vice President, Speaker of the House, Secretary of State, President Pro Tempore, Secretary of Treasury

• Vice President, Secretary of Treasury, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Transportation , Secretary of Education

The President is the ______________________ of the military.

• Chief Executive

• Chief Legislator

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Diplomat

The President, as Chief Diplomat, has the power to make ________ with foreign countries with approval of the Senate

• money

• exchanges

• war

• treaties