2. Executive Branch Purpose: Enforcement and Implementation of Laws It implements the policies put forth by Congressional law which hopefully reflects the will of the American people.
3. Executive Branch It is the biggest of the three branches of government, on both the federal and state level
4. Executive Branch The president is the head of the executive branch on the federal level The governor is the head of the executive branch on the state level
5. The President – Combination of Roles The president does not have a single role in government, but multiple. In Parliamentary societies the prime minister serves a more specialized role, almost like the Speaker of the House.
6. The President – Chief of State Ceremonial head of government Symbol of all the people in the nation Other countries have kings or queens that reign, but do not rule
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9. Executive Branch – Term Limits Presidents is elected to two four year terms Two term limit added by the 22nd amendment Vice President limited to ten years if they succeed the president Some states set a term limit for governorship How many terms was FDR elected?
10. Presidential Pay and Benefits $400,000 salary $50,000 expense account Other benefits: White House Camp David Air Force One Yachts Fleet of Cars Memoirs
11. The top five presidents This list is compiled from websites, yearly polls and presidential historians The order of ranking can vary. Lincoln Washington Franklin Roosevelt Thomas Jefferson Theodore Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson Harry Truman
12. Of the worst there is also quite a bit of discussion Some perennial picks include: James Buchanan Andrew Johnson Richard Nixon Herbert Hoover Warren Harding
