Participation in Government
Participation in Government
Unit 1 | Topic 5 | The Executive Branch: The Presidency and Vice Presidency
Unit 1 | Topic 5 | The Executive Branch: The Presidency and Vice Presidency
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What makes a good leader?
What makes a good leader?
Watch My Story
Watch My Story
Topic 5 The Executive Branch
Topic 5 The Executive Branch
Watch the My Story Video for an introduction to the Executive Branch.
Topic 5.1
Topic 5.1
The Presidency-An Overview
The Presidency-An Overview
A person seeking to be President of the United States must meet certain requirements and be able to balance many roles simultaneously.
Topic 5.2
Topic 5.2
The Vice Presidency and the First Lady
The Vice Presidency and the First Lady
The Constitution lays out the order of presidential succession, with the Vice President being first in that order.
Topic 5.3
Topic 5.3
The President's Domestic Powers
The President's Domestic Powers
There is ongoing debate about the growth of presidential power; however, certain constitutional provisions provide checks and by the other two branches.
Topic 5.4
Topic 5.4
The President's Foreign Affairs Powers
The President's Foreign Affairs Powers
The President of the United States (POTUS) is essential to the conduct of foreign relations; however, the system of checks and balances requires the President to share military and diplomatic powers with Congress.
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