1. Chapter 13
Section 1

2. President’s Roles Chief of State- Ceremonial head of the government.
Chief Executive- Possesses the executive power in the government.
Chief Administrator- Directs the Federal Government.
Chief Diplomat- Architects American foreign policy.

3. President’s Roles Commander in Chief- Controls the armed forces.
Chief Legislator- Creates public policy.
Chief of Party- Leader of the political party.
Chief Citizen- Represents all of the people.

4. Formal Qualifications
Must be a natural born citizen.
Be, at least, 35 years of age.
Have lived in the United States for at least 14 years.

5. President’s Term Elected to four-year terms.
Only elected for two terms.
May actually serve 10 years.

6. Pay and Benefits 400,000 dollars a year.
Given a 50,000 dollar expense account that is taxed.
Given a house, automobiles, planes, helicopters, resorts, and health care.