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The US Government
THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Who is involved with the Executive Branch?
The President, Vice President and Cabinet members.
What powers does the President have?
Commander of Armed ForcesMake treaties appoint the ambassadors
What are the duties of the presidents??
Keep the U.S.A in budget
Make sure that laws are enforced
Protect the constitution
Deal with other countries if they try to fight with the U.S.A.
How does the constitution limit the
powers of the president?
The constitution is like a guide line for the president to followThe president cannot change what is in the constitutionThe president must share some of his powers with the congress
How are the branches organized:
Department of state: to handle relations with other countries.Department of treasury: to handle the money of the federal government.
Attorney General: to be the chief law enforcement officerDepartment of War: now called the Department of Defense to handle the defense of the nation.
Continuation:
Qualifications for being president!
National born citizen, has to be 35 years of age, has to be at least 14 years as a resident of the U.S.!
Other Fun Facts:
The president is not in charge of all of the laws they must also be passed by the other branches of government.
CreditsTitle: Rachel Teten.Intro: Olivia True.Credits: Brock McDonough.Slide #1: Brock McDonough. slide #2: Olivia True.Slide #3: Rachel Teten. Slide #4: Rachel Teten. Slide #5: Olivia True. Slide #6 Brock McDonough.
Continuation Of Credits
Info found from: Lesson 14 packet: What is the executive branch?
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