Transcript The Executive Branch - Sign in to Martinez Unified School District

The Executive
Branch
U.S Government
By: Martina Espinoza
Duties of the President
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The President is both the head of state and head of
government of the United States of America, and
Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.
The President has the power either to sign legislation into law
or to veto bills enacted by Congress, although Congress may
override a veto with a two-thirds vote of both houses.
The President can issue executive orders, which direct
executive officers or clarify and further existing laws. The
President also has unlimited power to extend pardons and
clemencies for federal crimes, except in cases of
impeachment.
Qualifications and
characteristics of the President
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the President is limited to two four-year terms, because 22nd
Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1951.
the President and the First Family live in the White House in
Washington, D.C., also the location of the President's Oval
Office and the offices of the his senior staff.
The most recent salary increase, to $400,000/year from
$200,000/year, took effect when George W. Bush became
President. The President also receives a $50,000 non-taxable
expense account.
Duties of the Vice President:
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primary responsibility of the Vice President of
the United States is to be ready at a moment's
notice to assume the Presidency if the President is
unable to perform his duties.
 The Vice President also serves as the President of
the United States Senate, where he or she casts the
deciding vote in the case of a tie.
 The salary of the vice president is currently $230,700
President’s Cabinet(1)
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The Department of Agriculture (USDA) runs food assistance
and nutrition programs. The USDA's inspection and grading
programs make sure food is safe to eat.
The Department of Commerce promotes international
trade, economic growth, and technological
advancement. It also works to keep the United States
competitive in international markets and to prevent unfair
foreign trade practices.
The Department of Defense (DOD) oversees everything
related to the nation's military security. The department
directs the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force, as well
as the Joint Chiefs of Staff and several specialized combat
commands.
The Department of Education took over many of the
education programs previously managed by the
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and six
other agencies.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
administers Social Security, and funds Medicare.
President’s Cabinet(2)
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The Department of Homeland Security works to
protect the country against terrorism.
The Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) promotes community
development, administers fair-housing laws, and
provides affordable housing and rent subsidies.
The Department of the Interior protects the
natural environment and develops the country's
natural resources.
The department of Justice supervises U.S. district
attorneys and marshals, supervises federal prisons
and other penal institutions, and advises the
President on petitions for paroles and pardons.
The Department of Labor protects the rights of
workers, helps improve working conditions, and
promotes good relations between labor and
management.
President’s Cabinet(3)
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The Department of State advises the President on
foreign-policy issues, works to carry out the
country's foreign policy, maintains relations
between foreign countries and the United States,
negotiates treaties and agreements with foreign
nations, speaks for the United States in the United
Nations and other major international
organizations, and supervises embassies, missions,
and consulates overseas.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) sets the
nation's transportation policy.
The Department of the Treasury reports to Congress
and the President on the financial state of the
government and the economy, regulates the
interstate and foreign sale of alcohol and firearms.
The Department of Veterans Affairs provides
benefits and services to veterans and their
dependents.