The Executive Branch (The President)

Constitutional Requirements

-Natural born citizen

-At least 35 years old

-Resident of the U.S. 14 years prior to election

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Typically has/is...

-Political or military experience

-Political acceptability

-Married

-White Male

-Protestant

-Nothern European ancestry

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Terms and Pay​​

-The 22nd Amendment limits presidents to two terms (4 years each) of office. 

-Salary: $400,000​

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Office of the Vice President​

-Presides over the Senate, casting tie-breaking votes if necessary

-Helps determine

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Presidential Succession​

-The 25th Amendment allows the vice president to become acting president if the vice president and the president's cabinet determine that the president is disabled, it also created a way to select a new vice president when that spot in office becomes vacant.

-Presidents can be removed from office through the process of impeachment, which is used when a president is tried and convicted of either treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors. 



Roles of the President​

-Serves as the chief executive, presiding over the administration of the government. 

-Appeals to the public for support of policy initiatives

-Deals with Congress, can pass/veto bills

-Negotiates with foreign powers

-Enforces laws



Electoral College

-Elects the President and Vice President​