Qualifications of the United States President

Zaner-Bloser Writing Assignment: The President's Character (Informative Essay) What are the most important characteristics for a president to have? The U.S. Constitution states that the President of the United States must be at least 35 years old and have been born in the United States. But there are obviously other requirements that a president must meet. In a detailed essay, describe THREE of the qualities that are needed in a president of the United States that can make him or her successful.

If you were going to create an ad for the job of U. S If you were going to create an ad for the job of U.S. president, what qualifications would you list in your advertisement?

Directions—Step 1: With your group, make a list of personal qualities and/or qualifications YOU think US presidential candidates should have.

Directions—Step 2: As a class, let’s review the excerpts from the U.S. Constitution: Article II; Section 1

Discussion: If you were amending the Constitution of the United States, which requirements for the presidency would you keep? Which would you remove? Which might you add?

Directions—Step 3: Read the handout entitled “The Presidency: Unofficial Requirements.” Determine which of these requirements, if any, should be included in your list of qualifications.

“Any child may grow up to be president of of the United States.” Directions—Step 4: Based on your understanding of the written and unwritten qualifications for the presidency, would you agree or disagree with the statement: “Any child may grow up to be president of of the United States.” Explain and support your answer.

Read & Discuss: Read the article entitled “What Makes a Great President?” http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=4676 Complete the Nonfiction Text Map handout. Follow directions!