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Chapter 8: The PresidencyChapter 8: The Presidency
Section 1: President and Vice President
Section 2: Electing the President
Section 3: The Cabinet
Section 4: The Executive Office
Section 1: President and Vice President
Section 2: Electing the President
Section 3: The Cabinet
Section 4: The Executive Office
Section 1: President and Vice PresidentSection 1: President and Vice PresidentI: Duties of the PresidentA. How do we know what the
president’s job description is?B. Major duties of the president
according to the Constitution include___________________________________________________________________________Meet with heads of foreign governments
(___________________)
I: Duties of the PresidentA. How do we know what the
president’s job description is?B. Major duties of the president
according to the Constitution include___________________________________________________________________________Meet with heads of foreign governments
(___________________)
II: President’s Term and SalaryII: President’s Term and SalaryA. The president is limited to two terms
by the ________ Amendment. This precedent was set by _____________,
but _________________ with this tradition by running for a 3rd and 4th term
Technically, a president could serve for as long as ____ years. How is this possible?
B. Congress sets the president’s salary, which has been $__________ since 2001.
A. The president is limited to two terms by the ________ Amendment. This precedent was set by _____________,
but _________________ with this tradition by running for a 3rd and 4th term
Technically, a president could serve for as long as ____ years. How is this possible?
B. Congress sets the president’s salary, which has been $__________ since 2001.
II: continued II: continued Additional compensation and benefits include. . .
$___________ a year travel allowance (tax free)$___________ expense account (tax free)Special ______________Free health and dental insurance_______room mansion with a movie theater, bowling
alley, pool, tennis courts, and a staff of ______ to take care of it.
Lifetime pension (currently $____________/year)Allowance to pay for _____________Personal security force even after leaving officeA vacation house (Camp David)
Additional compensation and benefits include. . .$___________ a year travel allowance (tax free)$___________ expense account (tax free)Special ______________Free health and dental insurance_______room mansion with a movie theater, bowling
alley, pool, tennis courts, and a staff of ______ to take care of it.
Lifetime pension (currently $____________/year)Allowance to pay for _____________Personal security force even after leaving officeA vacation house (Camp David)
III: Presidential QualificationsIII: Presidential QualificationsA. The requirements for president are
set by the Constitution:1. Must be a ____________citizen
(some people want to change that)2. At least ______years old3. Resident of the U.S. for at least
_______ years
A. The requirements for president are set by the Constitution:
1. Must be a ____________citizen (some people want to change that)
2. At least ______years old3. Resident of the U.S. for at least
_______ years
Presidential Qualifications continuedPresidential Qualifications continued
Although not specified by the Constitution, it’s helpful to. . .1. Have ____________________in government
Many presidents and candidates have been _____________, or _____________________
2. Be able to ______________________Candidates may spend up to $33.78 million dollars in the
primaries and $67.56 million in the general election.
3. Hold _________________________4. So far, presidents have shared similar ethnic,
economic, racial and gender characteristics.
Although not specified by the Constitution, it’s helpful to. . .1. Have ____________________in government
Many presidents and candidates have been _____________, or _____________________
2. Be able to ______________________Candidates may spend up to $33.78 million dollars in the
primaries and $67.56 million in the general election.
3. Hold _________________________4. So far, presidents have shared similar ethnic,
economic, racial and gender characteristics.
IV: Presidential SuccessionIV: Presidential SuccessionSpelled out by the _________ Amendment
___________________________________President ______________of the ____________Secretary of _________Other ________________Also says what happens if the position of vice
president becomes vacant. Has this happened in U.S. history?
Sets out rules for determining if the president cannot carry out his duties
Spelled out by the _________ Amendment___________________________________President ______________of the ____________Secretary of _________Other ________________Also says what happens if the position of vice
president becomes vacant. Has this happened in U.S. history?
Sets out rules for determining if the president cannot carry out his duties
V: The Vice President’s RoleV: The Vice President’s RoleThe Constitution gives the VP two
roles:1. President _________________ and
votes ________________________.2. Help decide whether the president is
incapable of his duties and take over if needed (________Amendment)
The Constitution gives the VP two roles:1. President _________________ and
votes ________________________.2. Help decide whether the president is
incapable of his duties and take over if needed (________Amendment)
Modern Responsibilities of the VPModern Responsibilities of the VP“The only authority he (the VP) has is what the President
gives him. He who giveth can taketh away.”Hubert Humphrey, VP to LBJ
[the vice presidency is] “the most insignificant office that ever the invention of man contrived or his imagination conceived”--John Adams
“I do not choose to buried until I am really dead.” Daniel Webster, on declining a vice-presidential nomination.
[the vice president’s job is ] “not worth a pitcher of warm spit.” John Nance Gardner, FDR’s VP
“The only authority he (the VP) has is what the President gives him. He who giveth can taketh away.”
Hubert Humphrey, VP to LBJ [the vice presidency is] “the most insignificant office
that ever the invention of man contrived or his imagination conceived”--John Adams
“I do not choose to buried until I am really dead.” Daniel Webster, on declining a vice-presidential nomination.
[the vice president’s job is ] “not worth a pitcher of warm spit.” John Nance Gardner, FDR’s VP
VP’s role continuedVP’s role continuedA. The job of VP depends on what jobs, if any,
the president assigns.Earlier presidents basically ignored their VPs,
but since ___________, presidents have come to rely more on VPs, especially for __________and defending ______________
_________________________.________________is arguably the most
powerful VP in history. . .“When you’re talking to Dick Cheney,you’re
talking to me. When Dick Cheney’s talking, it’s me talking.” (p.219)
A. The job of VP depends on what jobs, if any, the president assigns.
Earlier presidents basically ignored their VPs, but since ___________, presidents have come to rely more on VPs, especially for __________and defending ______________
_________________________.________________is arguably the most
powerful VP in history. . .“When you’re talking to Dick Cheney,you’re
talking to me. When Dick Cheney’s talking, it’s me talking.” (p.219)
Section 1 Discussion questions:Section 1 Discussion questions:1. Compare the president’s duties in
foreign policy with his duties in domestic policy.
2. Why are so many benefits available to presidents while they are in office?
What do you think is the most important qualification for the office of president?
Why have recent presidents given their VPs more responsibility?
1. Compare the president’s duties in foreign policy with his duties in domestic policy.
2. Why are so many benefits available to presidents while they are in office?
What do you think is the most important qualification for the office of president?
Why have recent presidents given their VPs more responsibility?
Section 2: Electing the PresidentSection 2: Electing the PresidentI. The Original System
Is outlined in Article ______, section ___, which states that the candidate receiving the majority of the electoral votes becomes president.
The candidate with the second highest number becomes vice president
Why is this a terrible idea?
I. The Original SystemIs outlined in Article ______, section ___,
which states that the candidate receiving the majority of the electoral votes becomes president.
The candidate with the second highest number becomes vice president
Why is this a terrible idea?
How Does the Electoral College Work?How Does the Electoral College Work?
Each state sets up its own system for choosing its _____________.
Each state gets the same number of ___________ as it has ________________________________ How many electoral votes does Alabama get?The earliest presidents were elected by the Electoral
College only. There was no popular election. See the links below for a good overview.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Electoral_College
http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/faq.html#popularelectoral
Each state sets up its own system for choosing its _____________.
Each state gets the same number of ___________ as it has ________________________________ How many electoral votes does Alabama get?The earliest presidents were elected by the Electoral
College only. There was no popular election. See the links below for a good overview.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Electoral_College
http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/faq.html#popularelectoral
II: Impact of Political PartiesII: Impact of Political PartiesEarly on, ____________________ (or “_________”
were viewed negatively as divisiveThe party system as we think of it today first had an
impact on presidential elections in the election of ________________. How did the president get chosen by the House of
Representatives in 1800? See p. 221. This event led to ratification of the _________amendment
in 1804.Other controversial elections have been in
1876 (Tilden v. Hayes “Compromise of 1877”) 1888 (Garfield v. Harrison) 2000 (Bush v. Gore)
Early on, ____________________ (or “_________” were viewed negatively as divisive
The party system as we think of it today first had an impact on presidential elections in the election of ________________. How did the president get chosen by the House of
Representatives in 1800? See p. 221. This event led to ratification of the _________amendment
in 1804.Other controversial elections have been in
1876 (Tilden v. Hayes “Compromise of 1877”) 1888 (Garfield v. Harrison) 2000 (Bush v. Gore)
III: The Electoral College System TodayIII: The Electoral College System TodayWe still use the Electoral College to
elect the President and Vice PresidentThe EC today uses a “_____________”
system for all but the electors from ________and ___________. So, in _____states, the electoral votes go to the candidate who won the popular vote.
The Electoral College vote is cast in December
We still use the Electoral College to elect the President and Vice President
The EC today uses a “_____________” system for all but the electors from ________and ___________. So, in _____states, the electoral votes go to the candidate who won the popular vote.
The Electoral College vote is cast in December
IV: Electoral College IssuesIV: Electoral College IssuesCritics say. . . (also see p. 227)
The winner-take-all system is unfairThe EC system makes it possible for the candidate
who “won” the election by popular vote to lose the actual election.
(Remember, this has happened 4 times)Third-party candidates could get enough EC votes to
throw an electionThe EC system makes it possible for the House of
Representatives or the Supreme Court to end up deciding an election, not the people.
Critics say. . . (also see p. 227)The winner-take-all system is unfairThe EC system makes it possible for the candidate
who “won” the election by popular vote to lose the actual election.
(Remember, this has happened 4 times)Third-party candidates could get enough EC votes to
throw an electionThe EC system makes it possible for the House of
Representatives or the Supreme Court to end up deciding an election, not the people.
Ideas for ReformIdeas for ReformThere have been several proposals for
changing the Electoral College system.See p. 224-226Which of these methods seems the most
“fair” to you?Why do we have the electoral college
anyway?
There have been several proposals for changing the Electoral College system.
See p. 224-226Which of these methods seems the most
“fair” to you?Why do we have the electoral college
anyway?
V: the _________________V: the _________________Is when the new president gets _______.Leading officials from the various
branches attend the ceremony.The new president takes office at _____
on _________. Presidents have used inaugural
addresses to make some of their most famous speeches, such as JFK’s “ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”
Is when the new president gets _______.Leading officials from the various
branches attend the ceremony.The new president takes office at _____
on _________. Presidents have used inaugural
addresses to make some of their most famous speeches, such as JFK’s “ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”
Section III: The CabinetSection III: The CabinetI: The Selection of the CabinetA. What factors must the president
consider?1. Candidates’ ______________2. “balancing” the cabinet ______________3. __________________groups4. ________,________ and
_________consideration(always think ahead to the next election)5. Leaders in their fields
I: The Selection of the CabinetA. What factors must the president
consider?1. Candidates’ ______________2. “balancing” the cabinet ______________3. __________________groups4. ________,________ and
_________consideration(always think ahead to the next election)5. Leaders in their fields
Nominations and ConfirmationsNominations and ConfirmationsThe president will draw up a list of
candidates for positions in consultation with advisers and political leaders __________________--(especially with regard to Supreme Court nominations)
The president will often “_________” names _____________ to get reaction
The __________ must approve presidential appointments, so it holds ______________ hearings.
The president will draw up a list of candidates for positions in consultation with advisers and political leaders __________________--(especially with regard to Supreme Court nominations)
The president will often “_________” names _____________ to get reaction
The __________ must approve presidential appointments, so it holds ______________ hearings.
II: The Role of the CabinetII: The Role of the CabinetA. Cabinet members are heads of the
__________ departments.George Washington set the precedent of
having a cabinet; it is not set forth by the Constitution.
The original cabinet positions were Secretary of ________, Secretary of ____________, and the __________________________.
A. Cabinet members are heads of the __________ departments.
George Washington set the precedent of having a cabinet; it is not set forth by the Constitution.
The original cabinet positions were Secretary of ________, Secretary of ____________, and the __________________________.
Today, there are ______ cabinet level positions. . .Today, there are ______ cabinet level positions. . .
Dept. of State (453)Dept. of Defense (601)Dept. of Treasury (204)Dept. of Justice (459)Dept. of the Interior (228)Dept. of Agriculture (412)Dept. of Commerce (221)Dept. of LaborDept. of Health and Human
Services (333)
Dept. of State (453)Dept. of Defense (601)Dept. of Treasury (204)Dept. of Justice (459)Dept. of the Interior (228)Dept. of Agriculture (412)Dept. of Commerce (221)Dept. of LaborDept. of Health and Human
Services (333)
Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (142)
Dept. of Transportation (248)
Dept. of Energy (441)
Dept. of Education (205)
Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs (319)
Dept. of Homeland Security
Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (142)
Dept. of Transportation (248)
Dept. of Energy (441)
Dept. of Education (205)
Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs (319)
Dept. of Homeland Security
Role of the Cabinet continuedRole of the Cabinet continuedEach president decides how much
responsibility to give the cabinetModern presidents generally look more
to White House staff and close friends as their advisors.
The “___________” is made up of the secretaries of state, defense and the treasury plus the attorney general. Their opinions usually carry more weight and they have more direct contact with the President.
Each president decides how much responsibility to give the cabinet
Modern presidents generally look more to White House staff and close friends as their advisors.
The “___________” is made up of the secretaries of state, defense and the treasury plus the attorney general. Their opinions usually carry more weight and they have more direct contact with the President.
What limits the role of the cabinet?What limits the role of the cabinet?______________--they may be more loyal to the
agency or their constituency than to the president.
Cabinet members face pressures from _____________ and the ____________ that the president doesn’t have.
It’s hard to maintain secrecy among such a large group (15), so the president may be hesitant.
The president may not know the secretaries well even though s/he appointed them because of all the factors that go into making appointments.
______________--they may be more loyal to the agency or their constituency than to the president.
Cabinet members face pressures from _____________ and the ____________ that the president doesn’t have.
It’s hard to maintain secrecy among such a large group (15), so the president may be hesitant.
The president may not know the secretaries well even though s/he appointed them because of all the factors that go into making appointments.
Section 4: The Executive OfficeSection 4: The Executive Office A. The EOP was created by _________ in
_________. B. The EOP has grown because
Presidents add _____________ as problems arise Presidents rely on experts to advise them Congress may create __________ that require
agencies to administer themC. The Office of _________ and _______(OMB) is
the largest part of the EOP. The OMB writes the budget proposal that the President gives to Congress every year.
A. The EOP was created by _________ in _________.
B. The EOP has grown because Presidents add _____________ as problems arise Presidents rely on experts to advise them Congress may create __________ that require
agencies to administer themC. The Office of _________ and _______(OMB) is
the largest part of the EOP. The OMB writes the budget proposal that the President gives to Congress every year.
Executive Office Agencies continuedExecutive Office Agencies continuedThe National ________ Council is part
of the EOP. It focuses on military and foreign policy issues.
The Council of __________ Advisors helps the president develop monetary policy and make economic decisions.
The president can add or eliminate agencies to the EOP.
The National ________ Council is part of the EOP. It focuses on military and foreign policy issues.
The Council of __________ Advisors helps the president develop monetary policy and make economic decisions.
The president can add or eliminate agencies to the EOP.
The White House OfficeThe White House OfficeThe president’s appointments to the White House
Office __________have to be approved by the Senate.The White House Office has become the most
important part of the EOP.The duties of the White House Office staff include:
Gathering _________ and providing _______ on key issuesEnsuring that executive departments and agencies carry out
key directives from the president.Presenting the president’s views to the publicDeciding who and what information gets through to the
president.
The president’s appointments to the White House Office __________have to be approved by the Senate.
The White House Office has become the most important part of the EOP.
The duties of the White House Office staff include:Gathering _________ and providing _______ on key issuesEnsuring that executive departments and agencies carry out
key directives from the president.Presenting the president’s views to the publicDeciding who and what information gets through to the
president.