US Government * Mr. Marinello THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

 Outlined in Article 2 of the Constitution  Similar position in the Articles of Confederation  Far less powerful  George Washington was elected the first President of the United States of America in 1789  Unanimously elected by electoral college THE PRESIDENCY

 Set many precedents for future Presidents  Added “So help me God.” to oath of Office  Chose how President would be addressed  One option:  “His High Mightiness, the President of the United States and Protector of their Liberties”  Decided on  “Mr. President”  Established the Cabinet  Introduced a policy of neutrality pertaining to foreign wars  Set the precedent for a two term limit of Presidents  Established the tradition of a Presidential farewell address. THE PRESIDENCY

 Must be 35 years old  Must be a natural born citizen  Must have lived in the U.S. the last 14 years  These qualifications are true for anyone who could potentially be President.  Vice President  Anyone in the Line of Succession QUALIFICATION FOR PRESIDENT

 The President and Vice-President are elected to four year terms.  The 22nd amendment limits the president to two terms or no more than 10 years.  14 Presidents have been elected to two terms. TERM OF OFFICE

 Salary $400,000  Transportation  Air Force One  Camp David Resort  Medical & Dental Care  Secret service protection-life  Pension  $50,000 for expenses  $100,000 for travel  White House  132 rooms and office  18.3 acres COMPENSATION

 Chief of State  Ceremonial head of State. Represents the American people overseas.  Leader of Executive Branch  Enforces federal laws, treaties, court decisions  Appoints cabinet positions  Appoints Federal Judges  With advice and consent of Senate  America’s CEO  Responsible for a “business” that employs 2.7 million civilians  Spends more than $2.5 trillion per year  Chief Diplomat  Appoints Ambassadors  Negotiates treaties (with Senate approval)  Recognizes foreign governments ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT

 Commander in Chief  Civilian authority over 1.4 million soldiers, airmen and sailors  Legislator  Veto power  Can call special sessions of Congress  Outlines legislative priorities  Head of Political Party  Political patronage  Face of the party  Chief Citizen  Do President have an obligation to be moral role models? ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT

 Head of State  Head of government  America’s CEO  Chief Diplomat  Legislator  Head of Party  Chief Citizen ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT

HAIL TO YOU!