What are three qualities that make a good leader? Answer this question on a sheet of paper Be ready to discuss your answers
Role of the President What is the presidents job? Qualifications to be President What criteria is there to become president? Benefits of Being President Its good to be the president !! Order of Succession Who Takes over if the President cannot lead? Powers of the U.S. President What is he allowed to do?
Executive Having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect. Bureaucracy A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives Administration The process or activity of running a business, organization, etc. The People Responsible for this
Roles of The President Chief Executive Commander in Chief Head of State Party Leader Chief Agenda Setter Foreign Policy Director
Native Born Citizen Reside In US for 14 years Must be at least 35
4 Year Term 2 term limit A president can serve a total of ten years… how is that possible?
$ 400,000/ year Salary $50,000/ year expense allowance White House & Camp David “The Beast”, Marine One, Air Force One
Does the President make too much ? Median Income in U.S. Home $50,000 Fortune 500 CEO’s $10,600,000
President Vice President Speaker of the House President Pro Temp Secretary of State Secretary of Treasury Secretary of Defense Attorney General Secretary of the Interior Secretary of Agriculture …
Executive Powers Diplomatic Powers Judicial Powers Legislative Powers
Executive Powers Execute Laws Executive orders- detailed instructions, regulations, and rules to carry out legislation Appoint Officials Ambassadors Supreme Court Justices Executive Depts & Agencies Executive Priveledge Executive branch “confidential information”
Make Treaties & Executive Agreements (senate approval) Recognize other nations Committing troopsWar Powers Act Diplomatic Powers
Appoint SC Justices Reprieves PardonCommutation Judicial Powers
Legislative Powers Veto Recommend Legislation Lobbying