Turn in your homework (Inauguration
Assignment).
• Let’s talk a little about the Inauguration…
– What is the only required event that takes place during the
inauguration festivities?
– What events have been added by Presidents throughout
history? Why do you think these events have been added?
– To what extent do American citizens exercise their rights to
witness and participate in inaugural events? Should
Americans pay as much attention to the inaugural events
as they do to the electoral process? What can Americans
learn about their President by listening to the inaugural
address and following the events of the day?
President Obama’s 2nd Inauguration
• Discuss these questions with a partner:
• 1. The theme for President Obama’s second inauguration is
“Faith in America’s Future.” Why do you think the
Inauguration committee picked this theme? Do you agree
with the choice? Why or why not?
• 2. What did President Obama say in his Inaugural Address
(speech) that reflects this theme? Be specific in your
response using examples of topics he mentioned. Write a
short paragraph (4-6 sentences) to answer this question.
The Executive Branch
How much POWER does the
President really have?
The Framers of the Constitution feared both a
feeble and dictatorial Executive Branch.
Important decisions that the Framers
had to make were about:
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Single Executive
Method of Election
Term Length
Vice President
Qualifications
Powers
The President has various roles
that he must assume:
As Head of State, the President is the
symbol of the United States.
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President Obama with Japanese
Prime Minister Hatoyama
President Obama with Pope
Benedict XVI
As Chief Executive, the President is
the administrator of the federal
government.
As Chief Legislator, the President is the
national agenda setter and proposes
bills for the consideration of Congress.
President Obama signing the Affordable Care Act of 2010
As Economic Planner, the President
prepares a budget and promotes a
healthy economy.
President Obama with Vice President Biden and
Treasury Secretary Geithner speaking about the budget
As Party Leader, the President is head
of the party and assist in members
elections or appointments to office.
President Obama speaking at the Democratic Convention in 2008
As Chief Diplomat, the President
directs foreign policy of the U.S..
President Obama and Russian president Medvedev signing
the START Treaty on April 8, 2010.
As Commander in Chief the President
is the civilian commander of the U.S.
armed forces.
As Crisis Manager, the President leads
the country through disasters.
Now that we know the many roles the
President must assume, let’s find some
examples of these roles in Article II.
• Read Article II and the annotations in the
provided packet.
– While reading, highlight examples of Presidential
qualifications and Presidential roles in the text.
– After reading, fill out the “Presidential Powers:
Formal” worksheet; Try to come up with examples
on your own…
Let’s Review the purpose,
qualifications and limits of the
presidency.
“Executive Power”
Term
Qualifications
• Means that the
President and
Executive
Branch execute
the laws
• 4 years
• 22nd
Amendment…
• 35
• Natural born
citizen
• 14 year
residency
Let’s review examples of…
• Powers as Commander
in Chief
• Powers as Chief
Executive of the
Government
• Powers in Foreign
Affairs
• Legislative Powers
Important Executive Powers include:
• Appoint judges and
officers of government
• Veto Legislation
• Grant pardons to
individuals convicted of
federal crimes (pardon v
commutation)
• “Take Care” that the laws
are faithfully executed
The President can be removed from
office!
Do you remember….
Who brings the charges of Impeachment against
an official? Who tries officials who were
charged with Impeachment?
What are the steps involved in an
impeachment?
1. House majority vote on charges of impeachment
2. Senate acts as trial jury w/ Chief Justice as judge
3. 2/3 vote required for conviction
4. Conviction= removal from office/ “disqualification for
office”
If the president is removed from office (death,
resignation, or inability to lead) he is replaced with
the vice president.
25th Amendment- Succession to the Presidency, filling a
vacancy in the office of the VP, and responding to Presidential
disabilities
Presidential Succession
1. Vice President
2. Speaker of the House
3. Pres. Pro Tempore of Senate
4. Sec. of State
5. Sec. of Treasury
6. Sec. of Defense
7. Attorney General
8. Sec. of Homeland Sec.
9. Sec. of the Interior
10. Sec. of Agriculture
To Review:
• 1. What do you think is the most important
role of the President? The least important?
Explain.
• 2. What is the difference between a pardon
and a commutation?
• 3. What is the process of Impeachment? What
are impeachable offenses?
• 4. How do the 22nd and 25th Amendment
relate to the Presidency?