The President

President must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years Natural-born citizen President must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years The President must be at least 35 years old Qualifications

Currently the President’s salary is paid $400,000. Is this really all? The Presidents compensation cannot be increased or decreased during their term Currently the President’s salary is paid $400,000. Is this really all? Presidential Pay

Presidential succession Vice president Speaker of the House Senate Pro Tempore Secretary of State Secretary of Treasury Secretary of Defense Attorney General ETC. (10 More members of the Cabinet) Presidential succession

There are 8… Roles of the President

1. Chief of State: The President is the head of our government Roles of the President

2. Chief Executive: Broad Executive powers (executive order) Roles of the President

3. Chief Administrator: Roles of the President The President is in charge of the executive branch of government Roles of the President

4. Chief Diplomat: (Diplomat: an official representing a country abroad) Person most in charge of foreign policy Roles of the President

5. Commander-in-Chief Gives the President direct control of the armed forces Roles of the President

Roles of the President 6. Chief Legislator: The President can suggest, and request Congress enact certain laws (This impacts policy making) (Obama Care) Roles of the President

7. Chief of Party: Roles of the President The leader of their political party Roles of the President

8. Chief Citizen The President represents all of the people of the United States Roles of the President

The Cabinet The Cabinet

Vice President’s Constitutional duties? Preside over the Senate Help decide the question of presidential disability Vice President’s Constitutional duties?