1. Qualifications for the Presidency

2. Constitutional Qualifications
Qualification Set by the Constitution
Must be a natural born citizen of the United States
Must be at least 35 years of age
Must have been a resident of the United States for 14 years (not consecutive)

3. Presidential Terms Elected for a 4-year term of office
Can be re-elected
No term limits until FDR
22ND Amendment
General Rule = President may serve a maximum of two full terms (8 years) in office
May serve a maximum of 10 years if a Vice President succeeds to the Presidency and serves the remainder of that presidents term

4. Repeal of the 22nd Amendment?
Truman, Eisenhower, and Reagan have all called for the repeal of the 22nd Amendment
Arguments For
Undemocratic – places limits on the right of the people to decide
Undercuts authority of President toward end of second term
Arguments Against
Reasonable safeguard against tyranny

5. Pay and Benefits Congress determines the presidents salary
Cannot be increased or decreased during a presidential term!!! Why?
Approximately $400,000 per year
President receives a $50,000 expense account
May be spent however the President chooses
Other Perks
White House, a suite of offices and staff, automobiles, Air Force One, helicopters, Camp David, healthcare, travel and entertainment funds, etc.