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Warmup 2/15 Currently, the Constitution lists 3 requirements to become President of the United States. What, if any, qualifications would you add or change and why? If you wouldn’t add or change any, explain why? In 5-6 sentences.
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The Executive Branch The Presidency The Vice President Succession
Constitutional Duties Roles
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Who is the President? Qualifications:
35 years old Born in America Resident of America for 14 years So far most presidents have been Protestant white males John F. Kennedy Barack Obama
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Presidental Elections
The President is chosen every 4 years. They are not DIRECTLY elected, instead we use the Electoral College system. Most states have a “winner take all” system for the electoral votes. A candidate needs 270 electoral college votes to become president
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Term, Salary, Benefits Maximum of two, four year terms (or 10 years)
22nd Amendment Salary - $400,000 per year Benefits White House Spending money, travel Camp David Personal helicopter and jet
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President Obama & Interior Sec
President Obama & Interior Sec. Ken Salazar on Air Force One in February 2009
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President Obama talks with baseball great Willie Mays aboard Air Force One en route to MLB All-Star Game in St. Louis, July 14, 2009
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Warmup 2/16 America’s current president is a reflection of American society. Explain your thoughts on this statement in 5-6 sentences. TURN IN Paradox Reflection NOW
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Vice President Same qualifications as the President
Has very little authority Main job is to preside over the Senate Becomes President if president cannot discharge his duties 25th amendment
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Presidential Succession & 25th Amendment
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Prime Minister vs President
Presidents are often outsiders Presidents choose Cabinet members from outside Congress No guaranteed majority in the legislatures Presidents may face divided government
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Turn and Talk Would we be better off as a parliamentary system in which the majority party would have the power to govern? Explain.
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