1. Article II
The Presidency

2. Formal Qualifications
At least 35 years old
Natural born citizen
A resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years

3. Informal Qualifications
Nomination by a major party
Popular with people
Prior political experience
Preferably male
Preferably white
Preferably Protestant
Be of good moral standing
Be of middle to upper class
Preferably married

4. Sources of Power of the President
1. Constitution
2. The People

5. Cabinet Dept. State Dept Dept of Treasury Dept of Defense
Dept of Justice
Dept of Interior
Dept of Agriculture

6. Cabinet Dept Dept of Commerce Dept of Labor Dept of Human Services
Dept of Housing and Urban Development
Dept of Transportation
Dept of Energy
Dept of Education

7. The Executive Office or the White House Office
Made up of Pres.’s personal staff and closest advisors with their clerks, secretaries and assistants.

8. Salary Annual salary $400,000.00 $50,000.00 tax-free expense account
Unlimited use of White House and gov’t facilities
$60, pension
Widow receives $20,000.00
Vice-president $208,100.00

9. Head of State
Host for the U.S.; extends hospitality.

10. Chief Diplomat
Deals with foreign policy; works out agreements with other governments.

11. Commander in Chief
Head of the armed forces.

12. Chief Executive
He interacts with his staff and advisors.

13. Chief Legislator
Aids in the formation and passage of laws.

14. Chief Economic Planner
Works on money matters with the O.M.B.

15. Party Chief 1. helps to strengthen own political party
2. acts as head of his party
3. Only Pres. Not acting as head of party – George Washington

16. Representative of All People
Acts on behalf of the American public.