7 th Grade Civics Miss Smith *pgs Civics in Practice

 The Constitution lists 3 qualifications presidential candidates must meet: 1. Be a native born U.S. citizen 2. Be at least 35 years old 3. Have been a resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years

 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

 $400, 000 yearly salary  $50,000 nontaxable allowance  Annual travel allowance

 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

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

 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 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