Mr. President

Eras of the Presidency Virginia Dynasty: – From George Washington to James Monroe- 4 of the first 5 Presidents were from the State of Virginia. – Established precedents that determine the roles and responsibilities of the President. Presidential term limit Title Public relations campaign Executive orders Jacksonian Democracy: – The peoples President Expanded suffrage to include all white males – Developed the Presidential platform and agenda – Suffrage system Progressives: – Worked to change the government through legislation (Chief Legislator) Modern Presidency: – 24 Hour media cycle – Partisan news coverage (Fox News, CNN) – Social media

Constitutional Responsibilities Commander in Chief of the Military Appoint heads of executive departments Make treaties (with consent of the Senate) “Faithfully execute” all laws Deliver a State of the Union address

Term Limits George Washington sets precedent serving 2 terms Franklin Roosevelt is elected to 4 terms Congress proposes the 22 nd amendment – Two terms maximum – Maximum of 10 years

Compensation $400,000 per year (starting in 2001) $100,000 per year non-taxable travel allowance Air Force One Free living expenses (White House w/ staff) Free Medical, Dental, Health Care Life time pension: $148,000 per year Free office space with $96,000 per year for office staff

Constitutional Qualifications Natural-born citizen 35 years old Resident of the United States for at lease 14 years

Succession 25 th Amendment – Vice-President – Speaker of the House – President Pro Tempore of the Senate – Secretary of State

Expansion of Power Thomas Jefferson purchases the Louisiana Territory Abraham Lincoln suspends the writ of Habeas Corpus Roosevelt’s New Deal Lyndon Johnson’s Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

Checks and Balances Legislative Branch: President can veto laws Judicial Branch: Nominate Justices

Roles of the President 1.Chief Executive – the administrative head of the government. 2.Chief Diplomat – negotiates on behalf of the United States with foreign governments. 3.Chief of State – the ceremonial head of the United States. 4.Commander in Chief – the civilian head of the military. 5.Chief Legislator – recommends legislation to Congress. 6.Head of Party – the head of his political party.