Chapters 13, 14

The White House “The People’s House” Construction finished in 1800 John Adams was the first to move in 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Main building (Mansion) is First Family’s residence

The White House East Wing Guests Entertaining Large Social Events

The White House East Wing Guests Entertaining Large Social Events West Wing Official Business President’s office Press Room

Oval Office President’s primary office Located in West Wing of White House Usually redecorated by each President

Oval Office President’s primary office Located in West Wing of White House Usually redecorated by each President Resolute Desk Gift from Queen of England in 1880 Sign of friendship Twin desk in Windsor Castle

Qualifications to be President Natural born citizen (on US soil) Resident of United States for at least 14 years Many veterans spent years outside the country At least 35 years old Youngest: Theodore Roosevelt inherited Presidency at 42 John F. Kennedy elected at 43 Oldest: Ronald Reagan elected at 69

Qualifications to be President What other qualifications should be required of the President? What do we usually expect of our candidates?

Term Limits Elected to a 4 year term George Washington set precedent for max of 2 terms by declining a 3rd term Franklin D. Roosevelt decided to run a 3rd and 4th term because of World War II Served as President for 12½ consecutive years 22nd Amendment (1947) set limit 2 full terms or 10 years

Assignment Page 354 Create a chart to organize the 8 job titles of the President List the title, followed by a Description of that responsibility