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