1. The President of the United States
US Government

2. The Presidency Outlined in Article 2 of the Constitution
Similar position in the Articles of Confederation
Far less powerful
George Washington was elected the first President of the United States of America in 1789
Unanimously elected by electoral college

3. The Presidency Set many precedents for future Presidents
Added “So help me God.” to oath of Office
Chose how President would be addressed
One option:
“His High Mightiness, the President of the United States and Protector of their Liberties”
Decided on
“Mr. President”
Established the Cabinet
Introduced a policy of neutrality pertaining to foreign wars
Set the precedent for a two term limit of Presidents
Established the tradition of a Presidential farewell address.

4. Qualification for President
Must be 35 years old
Must be a natural born citizen
Must have lived in the U.S. the last 14 years
These qualifications are true for anyone who could potentially be President.
Vice President
Anyone in the Line of Succession

5. The President and Vice-President are elected to four year terms.
Term of office
The President and Vice-President are elected to four year terms.
The 22nd amendment limits the president to two terms or no more than 10 years.
14 Presidents have been elected to two terms.

6. Compensation Salary $400,000 Transportation $50,000 for expenses
Air Force One
$100,000 for travel
Camp David Resort
White House
Medical & Dental Care
132 rooms and office
Secret service protection-life
18.3 acres
Pension

7. Roles of the President Head of State Head of government America’s CEO
Chief Diplomat
Legislator
Head of Party
Chief Citizen

8. Roles of the President Chief of State Leader of Executive Branch
Ceremonial head of State. Represents the American people overseas.
Leader of Executive Branch
Enforces federal laws, treaties, court decisions
Appoints cabinet positions
Appoints Federal Judges
With advice and consent of Senate
America’s CEO
Responsible for a “business” that employs 2.7 million civilians
Spends more than $2.5 trillion per year
Chief Diplomat
Appoints Ambassadors
Negotiates treaties (with Senate approval)
Recognizes foreign governments

9. Roles of the President Commander in Chief Legislator
Civilian authority over 1.4 million soldiers, airmen and sailors
Legislator
Veto power
Can call special sessions of Congress
Outlines legislative priorities
Head of Political Party
Political patronage
Face of the party
Chief Citizen
Do President have an obligation to be moral role models?