1. The President

2. Qualifications Natural-born citizen
President must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years
The President must be at least 35 years old
Qualifications

3. The Presidents compensation cannot be increased or decreased during their term
Currently the President’s salary is paid $400,000.
Is this really all?
Presidential Pay

4. Powers Commander in Chief
Congress has the power to authorize money for military forces
Powers

5. The law passed in 1973, that restricts the President’s use of U. S
The law passed in 1973, that restricts the President’s use of U.S. combat troops abroad and authorizes Congress to order troops home.
Passed over Nixon’s Veto
The War Powers Act

6. President must report in writing to congress within 48 hours after he places U.S. Troops in trouble spots.
Congress must authorize action within 60 days. If congress does not the President must withdraw the troops.
Congress may also pass a concurrent resolution (which the President may not veto) directing the removal of troops.
War Powers Act

7. President is chief negotiator with foreign nations, but the Senate must approve all treaties
Executive agreements an agreement, not requiring the Senate's approval, with another head of state.
Diplomatic powers