1.  The President

2.  A Mandate from the people  Called a Presidential Mandate  What is this?  So go vote on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November: Election Day

3. Duties of The President  Are essentially the same as when George Washington was President, yet they have expanded greatly  For example the President is Commander in Chief: For Washington that meant calling up 15,000 Volunteers to put down a Whiskey Rebellion  And Today?

4. Duties Continued  The President with the approval of the Senate, also appoints:  Heads of Departments  Federal Court Judges  He or She also makes treaties with other countries  Most important job: To make sure that the laws of our country are faithfully executed.

5. Presidential Salary  Today it is 400,000 dollars and an 100,000 nontaxable travel allowance per year  Other Benefits: Air Force One, Free Medical, Dental, and health care while in office.  They live in the White House which:

6. The White House  Which is a 132 room mansion, which has a:

9.  They Receive $148,000 Dollars per year for the rest of their lives  When they die their spouses are eligible for $20,000 dollars per year

10. Presidential Succession  Guided Reading Activities 8-1,8-2