The Executive
Branch
ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
- Chief of State: The President is required to be an inspiring example to all the people of the United States, and some examples of his or her duties are to give speeches during the Fourth of July, present awards to national heroes, and greet white house visitors.
- Chief Executive: The President is the leader if millions of government workers, decides how all laws are to be enforced, and specially selects officials to aid in running the executive branch. Examples of this role are running meetings between himself and his cabinet, and appointing people to serve in the CIA.
- Chief Diplomat: As Chief Diplomat, the President makes all decisions pertaining to what the American ambassadors and diplomats will say during their foreign expenditures. He also creates and enforces the nation's foreign policy with aid from his advisors. Examples of this role are travelling to other countries to meet and negotiate with their leaders, and taking in ambassadors and diplomats from other countries to the white house for discussions.
- Commander-In-Chief: This role dictates that the President of the United States is in charge of all of the U.S. armed forces. The President decides where to station troops, how to use weapons, and where military support will be sent. Examples of this role are deciding where to attack during wartime, and which states to send troops to in order to stop aggressive rioting at the request of the states.
- Legislative Leader: The President cannot make laws himself, however he can veto them and influence congress to make laws that he favors. Examples of this role are making a speech in Congress and signing of vetoing a bill from Congress.
- Chief of Party: The President helps get members of his political party elected into office. Examples of this role are appointing members of his political party to be part of his cabinet, and campaigning at rallies for political figures in his party.
- Guardian of the Economy: The President is concerned with high taxes, unemployment, and the general well being of the country’s people. As such his role is to help run the economy smoothly. Examples of this role are meeting with his advisors to discuss the economy and ways to stop unemployment, and meeting with leaders in industry to discuss their needs and necessities.
REQUIREMENTS TO BE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
- Three requirements for becoming president.
- The candidate who is running must be at least 35 years old.
- They must have been a resident of the United States for at least 14 years.
- Must be a natural born citizen.
PRESIDENTIAL CABINET
THE PRESIDENTIAL LINE OF SUCCESSION
The presidential line of succession is as follows: Vice President of the United States, Speaker of the House, President pro tempore of the Senate, Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Defense, Attorney General, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of Labor, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Secretary of Transportation, Secretary of Energy, Secretary of Education, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Secretary of Homeland Security.
THE IMPEACHMENT PROCESS
Impeachment Process: A member of the House of Representatives presents charges against the president of the United States. Then, the House deliberates to ascertain as to whether the charges have any merit. Should they decide that they do, investigation is held, and with the results of said investigation, the House holds a simple majority vote. Should the House majority vote to hold the charges, they will then select members to present the charges to Senate. There, a meeting will be held almost like as in a court. After deliberating, cross examining witnesses, and inspecting evidence, if the Senate votes for impeachment with a two-thirds majority, then the president will immediately be removed from office.