1. The Presidency
Chapter 6.1

2. The Presidency The Constitution lists only three qualifications
Be a native born citizen
Be at least 35
Have been a resident of the US for 14 years
The Constitution also states that the President is to be elected every 4 years
It did not specify though how many terms the President could serve

3. The Presidency
George Washington set the precedent for a two term limit
No President broke this two term tradition until FDR was elected to a third term in 1940
In 1944 he won a 4th term
The passage of the 22nd Amendment in 1951 set a two term limit
The President is paid 400,000$, plus a 50,000 non taxable allowance as well as travel costs

4. The Presidency
Inventing the American Presidency

5. The Vice President
For much of the history of the US the VP had very little to do
The Role of the VP
To serve as President if they die, or cannot fulfill their duty
The VP serves a 4 year term and meet the same requirements as the President
The VP only has one other job and that is to preside over the Senate
In recent years the Presidents have given their VP’s more responsibilities

6. The Rules of Succession
If the President dies or resigns they will be succeeded by the VP
The 25th Amendment provides that the new President nominates the new VP
It must be approved by a majority from both houses of Congress
If both the President and the VP die or leave office the 25th Amendment gives Congress the power of succession
The Speaker of the House is first in line followed by the President Protempore