1. ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT Executive Branch: responsible for carrying out laws passed by Congress *Sets goals and develops policies for the nation

2. CHIEF OF STATE Symbol & inspiring example for all Americans – Awarding metals, making speeches

3. CHIEF EXECUTIVE/ADMINISTRATOR “Boss” for over 2.7 million government workers in executive branch Chooses officials and advisors to help run branch Limited by system of checks and balances – Appointing a person head of CIA – Holding cabinet meetings

4. CHIEF DIPLOMAT Handles foreign policies Makes treaties (formal agreements with other countries) with other countries Ambassadors: official representatives to foreign governments Executive Agreements: agreements with other countries – Traveling to other countries to meet with leaders – Entertaining foreign leaders

5. COMMANDER IN CHIEF In charge of armed forces – Decides where to send troops, calling out troops, how weapons will be used

6. CHIEF LEGISLATOR Influences Congress in lawmaking Congress has actual powers to make laws – Invites members of Congress to lunch to discuss issues – Signing a bill of Congress – Making speeches in Congress

7. CHIEF OF PARTY Helps members of their political party get elected to office – Choosing leaders to serve in cabinet – Speaking on behalf of nominee

8. CHIEF GUARDIAN OF THE ECONOMY Concerns on unemployment, high prices, taxes, general prosperty of country – Discusses ways to reduce unemployment

9. QUALIFICATIONS/TERMS Natural born American citizen At least 35 years old Resident of U.S for at least 14 years 2 term limit (22 nd amendment)

10. PAY AND BENEFIT Congress sets their salary Since 2001, annual salary $400,000 $50,000 expense allowance Living in the White House with servants, cooks, etc Fleet of cars, Air Force One, helicopters Secret service for protection $120,000 travel expense Pension when they retire