The President

Qualifications 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

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

Powers Commander in Chief Congress has the power to authorize money for military forces Powers

The law passed in 1973, that restricts the President’s use of U. S The law passed in 1973, that restricts the President’s use of U.S. combat troops abroad and authorizes Congress to order troops home. Passed over Nixon’s Veto The War Powers Act

President must report in writing to congress within 48 hours after he places U.S. Troops in trouble spots. Congress must authorize action within 60 days. If congress does not the President must withdraw the troops. Congress may also pass a concurrent resolution (which the President may not veto) directing the removal of troops. War Powers Act

President is chief negotiator with foreign nations, but the Senate must approve all treaties Executive agreements an agreement, not requiring the Senate's approval, with another head of state. Diplomatic powers