The Job of the President The Boss

CIVICS DO NOW First page of the packet: Read the scenarios of presidential actions and write, on the line, the “HAT” he was wearing when he acted in each case. Then on the Second page of the packet: Mark True or False in the BEFORE section of the anticipation guide.

Terms to know Commander in Chief Executive Order Executive Power

Constitutional Requirements “Natural Born Citizen”- born in the US or on US territory (military base) 35 years of age Lived in US for 14 years JFK is youngest ever elected at age 43 & only Catholic President

Other “Unwritten Rules” All have been white males (Barack Obama officially broke this rule on January 20, 2009) Religion preference is Christian (Protestant) Most have been lawyers & have held previous political office

Presidential term A President can serve for 4 years and 2 terms. It can be longer if a VP becomes President as a result of death 22 nd Amendment established the term limit Franklin D. Roosevelt served the longest with a total of 12 years (3 terms)- he died at the beginning of his 4 th term

Powers of the President Head of the Executive Department Foreign Policy Appoints ambassadors Makes treaties, with consent of Congress Receives representatives of other nations Armed Forces Commander in Chief Meets with Joint Chiefs of Staff Law making Suggests new legislation to Congress Signs or vetoes bills Budget stuff State of the Union address (January each year) Judicial Appoints Supreme Court Justices & other judges Grants pardons and reprieves, except those in impeachment

Limited Powers of the President Congress can Reject agenda or modify it Not fund programs President wants to fund Refuse to confirm nominees to the Supreme Court or other courts Refuse to ratify treaties President cannot declare war without the consent of Congress

“Perks” of the Presidency Original salary was $25,000. As of 2001, it is now $400,000-yes, he pays taxes. Bonuses include: $50,000 expense account, $100,000 travel account Living space: White House (132 rooms), 32 bathrooms, movie theater, bowling alley

“Perks” Continued Transportation Air Force One Yacht Fleet of cars, helicopters, planes Resort Camp David in Maryland Additional funds: Travel Entertainment Life Time Pension- $191,300/year, $20,000 for former first lady Post Presidency Career: $96,000 for 30 months, up to $150,000 to pay staff

Weird Jobs of the President Lights the National Christmas tree Throws out the first baseball of the season Hangs wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The Job of Vice President Salary: $231,900 9 VP’s have become President Current VP is Joe Biden Visits countries Head of Senate Assists President in any way possible Takes over if President is sick or dies “I am the Vice President. In this I am nothing, but I may be everything.” John Adams

VP Continued Vice Presidents are often used to “balance the ticket” Dick Cheney was regarded as one of the most powerful vice presidents in history and redefined the job Also given a plane and a house

Exit Ticket Complete the “after” section of your anticipation guide and, on the back, use your notes from today to: EXPLAIN the relationship between the Executive and the Legislative branches. Include at least 2 pieces of evidence from today’s notes. Keep your notes and hand in the Anticipation Guide and Exit Ticket on back.