The Executive Branch

President

Vice President

Executive Office of the President (EOP)

Cabinet and Department

Duty is to enforce the laws of the nation

Must be 35 years old, native born US citizen, and a resident of the US for the past 14 years

Each term is 4 years long and the president can only be in power for 2 terms or 10 years

Elected by the Electoral College. Needs 270 out of 538 electoral votes

Main responsibility is to be ready to replace the President

Has $400,000 annual salary, plus 50,000 dollar expense account, and lives in the White House with security provided by the Secret Service for life

President of the Senate

Must meet the same requirements as the President

$230,700 yearly salary

Powers

Veto, or reject laws passed by Congress

Call Congress into special session

Serve as commander-in-chief for the armed forces

Receive leaders and other officials from foreign countries

Make treaties with other countries

Appoint heads of executive agencies, federal court judges, ambassadors, and other top government officials

Pardon or reduce the penalties against people convicted of federal crimes

Duties

Chief Executive: carries out the nation's laws, in charge of 15 departments, appoints the heads of cabinet departments & other agencies

Chief Diplomat: directs foreign policy, makes key decisions about how the US acts toward other countries

Commander in Chief: In charge of the army, navy, air forces, marines, and coast guard

Legislative Leader: Propose legislation they would like to see enacted and make speeches to build support for these laws.

Head of State: President is the symbol of the US; greets visiting kings, queens, prime ministers, and other foreign leaders

Economic Leader: Deals with unemployment, inflation, and taxes; plans the government budget

Party Leader: Leader of their political party; gives speeches for fellow party members who are running for office; helps the party raise money