1. 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.

2. The Executive Branch The Presidency The Vice President Succession
Constitutional Duties
Roles

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

7. President Obama & Interior Sec
President Obama & Interior Sec. Ken Salazar on Air Force One in February 2009

8. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. Presidential Succession & 25th Amendment

14. 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

15. Turn and Talk
Would we be better off as a parliamentary system in which the majority party would have the power to govern? Explain.