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How to Set up Your Notes Your Paper Chief Diplomat Chief Executive Commander in Chief Legislative Leader Head of State Economic Leader

The President  Qualifications  At least 35 years old  A natural born citizen of the US  A resident of the US for at least 14 years  Term  4 year terms  22 nd Amendment limits to 2 terms, or a maximum of 10 years  Benefits  $400,000 salary per year  Expenses for travel  Live and work in the White House  Personal staff  Use of Camp David retreat  Fleet of cars and helicopters  AIRFORCE ONE

President’s Job  Exercise all executive power  Veto bills passed in Congress  Call Congress into special session  Serve as commander in chief of military  Receive leaders and foreign dignitaries  Make treaties with other countries (w/ Senate approval)  Appoint heads of executive agencies, federal court judges, ambassadors, and other top government officials (w/ Senate approval)  Pardon or grant reprieves to people convicted of crimes  Give State of the Union Address to Congress yearly

Chief Diplomat  Talks with foreign leaders and makes treaties and agreements

Chief Executive  Enforces the nation’s laws  Use executive orders  A rule or command that has the force of law, but no Congressional involvement  Chooses judges  Grant pardons (excuse from Punishment)

Commander in Chief  In charge of military  Deploy troops for 60 days  However, CONGRESS MUST APPROVE!

Legislative Leader  Propose legislation to be introduced in Congress  Give speeches for or against certain bills  STATE OF THE UNION address

Head of State  Symbol of the US  Greets dignitaries  Carries out ceremonial functions (lighting National Christmas Tree, giving medals, etc.)

Economic Leader  Control prices (deals with $$)  Asks Congress to spend or save (Proposes Budget)

People Who Help the President  The Cabinet  Heads of 15 executive departments that help guide the President in decision making  Department of Homeland Security is the newest cabinet position, added after the terrorist attacks of 9/11/2001  Oversees America’s defenses against future terrorist attacks  The Secretaries of the departments advise the president on issues related to their departments

People Who Help the President  Vice President  President of the Senate  Advisor  Independent Agencies  Deal with certain specialized areas within the government (NASA)  Government Corporations  Businesses owned and operated by the government (USPS)  Regulatory Boards and Commissions  Protect the public by making and enforcing rules for certain industries and groups (FCC)