1. Executive Branch

2. Presidential Qualifications
35 years old
Natural born citizen
Must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years
Election day
Tuesday after the first Monday in November
Can it ever be on November 4th? 7th?

3. 7 Roles

4. Chief of State
#1 citizen
Represents the whole country

5. Chief Executive
Run the executive branch like a boss!

6. Chief Diplomat
Chooses diplomats, ambassadors, and makes foreign policy

7. Commander-in-Chief
Leader of the armed forces

8. Chief Legislator
Urges legislation to be passed

9. Chief of Party
Vote for my friends!!

10. Chief Guardian of the Economy
TRY to control unemployment, dollar value, inflation, etc.

11. Benefits/Pay
The most recent salary increase, to $400,000/year from $200,000/year, took effect when George W. Bush became President. The President also receives a $50,000 non-taxable expense account.
White House
Personal Stuff
Executive Chef
Executive Pastry Chef
Physician
Social Secretary – parties!
Chief Calligrapher – stationary…
Chief Floral Designer

12. Benefits… South Lawn Blair House Cars
Tennis court, basketball hoops included
Bee’s – they are cultivating honey
Kitchen garden
Blair House
Its 119 rooms include more than 20 bedrooms for guests and staff, 35 bathrooms, four dining rooms, a gym, a flower shop and a hair salon
Cars
Cadillac One, or "The Beast.“
Ground Force One, two black buses

13. Benefits… Secret Service Camp David Air Force One Marine One
Retirement