7th Grade Civics Miss Smith *pgs. 160-162 Civics in Practice The Presidency 7th Grade Civics Miss Smith *pgs. 160-162 Civics in Practice

The Presidency The Constitution lists 3 qualifications presidential candidates must meet: Be a native born U.S. citizen Be at least 35 years old Have been a resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years

The Presidency Terms are 4 years long George Washington set the two-term limit example President Franklin D. Roosevelt served 4 terms The Twenty-second Amendment (passed in 1951) set the two-term limit

$50,000 nontaxable allowance Annual travel allowance The Presidency $400, 000 yearly salary $50,000 nontaxable allowance Annual travel allowance

The Vice Presidency Serves as the president if the president dies, leaves office, or is unable to fulfill his or her duties Eight presidents have died in office and one resigned Each time the VP was sworn into office Serves four-year terms Must meet same qualifications as the president

The Vice Presidency $208,100 yearly salary $10,000 taxable expense allowance Presides over Senate Cannot participate in debates Can only cast a tie-breaking vote

The Vice Presidency Represents the U.S. overseas (in other countries) Works closely with the president in order to stay informed Helps gather support for presidential initiatives

The Rules of Succession The VP succeeds the president The new president nominates a new VP (this nomination will be approved by Congress) If both the president and VP die or leave office: The Speaker of the House becomes president, followed by The president pro tempore, followed by Members of the cabinet in the order in which the departments were created