Civics

• The president has the power to executive orders
• The president can do VETOES
• The president can appoint federal judges
• The president can also appoint heads of federal agencies known as cabinet members.
• The president is the commander of chief in the military
• The senate has to vote on any of the president's appointees as a cabinet member.
• The president has to power to appoint ambassadors and federal judges
• The president must be at least 35 years old
• The president must have been born in the United States
• The president must live in the US for at least 14 years
• The president serves four year terms, with no more than two consecutive terms
• The executive branch influence policy by delivering a state of the union address to congress
• the Executive Branch Influences Policy by proposing legislation
• the Executive Branch Influences Policy by approving or vetoing legislation
• the Executive Branch Influences Policy appointing officials who carry out the law.
• the Executive Branch Influences Policy by issuing executive order/acts
• the Executive Branch Influences Policy appealing directly through the media and communication with citizens.
• The chief of state is the ceremonial head of the government. The president is a symbol of the U.S. He participates in many ceremonies, including welcoming foreign leaders, honoring famous Americans, and promoting U.S. holidays.
• The chief executive is the head of the executive branch of government. The president enforces or carries out the nation's laws. He also appoints cabinet members and federal judges.
• The president oversees executive agencies and departments like the department of state etc.
• The chief legislator is the proposer of the legislative agenda. The president can propose legislation in the State of the Union and sign and veto legislation.
• As a chief legislator, the president prepares the federal budget.
• The commander-in-chief is the head of the nation's armed forces. They can order troops into battle, but only congress can officially declare war.
• The Chief Diplomat is the American foreign policy leader. They make treaties with other nations and appoint ambassadors to other countries. They also work with the secretary of state to shape foreign policy.
• The Chief of the Party is the leader of the political party that controls the executive branch. They can appoint officials to lead his/her party, hold fundraisers for their party, and support candidates from their party in upcoming elections.
• Chief Citizen is the representative of all of the people. They act as a positive role model and lead others. They fulfill their civic responsibilities and give back to the community.
• The economic chief is where they share responsibility for the economy with congress. They are expected to help run the economy smoothly and fairly for all Americans.
• In Virginia, the governor is Glenn Younking (R). They serve 1-4 year terms. Must be older than 30 years.
• In VA, the attorney general is Jason Miyares (R). They serve 4-year terms and represent Virginia in all legal matters.
• The lieutenant Governor of VA is Winsome Sears (R). They serve a 4 -year term and are president of the senate.
• The Fairfax county executive is Bryan Hill. He was hired by the Fairfax county board of supervisors.
• In a city or town the executive is the Mayor who is elected by the voters or the city/town council.
• In a county, the county executive is hired by the board of supervisors.
• For the governor, the chief of state is the ceremonial head of state government.
• For the governor, the chief legislator proposes the budget for every two years, legislation, and approves/vetoes or line item bills.
• The Local Cheif executive is the head of the executive branch of State government
• The State Party chief is the leader of the political party that controls the executive branch.
• The state commander in chief is the head of the armed forces of the commonwealth/VA.
• The state chief citizen is the representative of all Virginians.
• The 25th amendment states that if the president is dead or resigns the vice president becomes president.