2. You will learn the qualifications of a President. You will be able to describe the roles a president has. You will be able to list the order of succession.

3. Requirements for President Person must be a natural born citizen. Be at least 35 years of age. Live in the U.S. for at least 14 years.

4. Medical & Dental care Travel & Entertainment funds Lifetime pension of $143,800/year –Widow’s get a pension of $20,000/year Camp David in Maryland

5. $400,000 per year –$50,000/year expense account

6. The White House –132 rooms –18.3 acres –Over 30 domestic staff –Swimming Pool, Movie theater, Bowling ally, tennis courts Yacht Planes –Air Force One –Helicopters & other planes

7. Roles of the President Chief of State Chief Executive Chief Administrator Chief Diplomat Chief of party Commander in Chief Chief Legislator Chief Citizen

8. Chief of State Ceremonial head of state. In some countries the head of state does not rule - in England for example. Entertain foreign dignitaries, attend weddings and funerals of foreign officials.

9. Chief Executive Power is very broad - in both domestic and foreign affairs. Makes the presidency one of the most powerful offices in the world.

10. Chief Administrator The President directs an administration that employs over 3 million people and spends around $1.6 trillion every year!

11. Chief Diplomat Main builder of foreign policy. Appoints Ambassadors. The nations spokesperson to the rest of the world.

12. Commander in Chief The President is in charge of the armed forces. The military is subject to the President’s direct and immediate control.

13. Chief Legislator Main architect of public policies. Sets the overall shape of the congressional agenda. Approves or rejects legislation

14. Chief of Party Leader of the political party that controls the executive branch. Not a constitutional role!

15. Chief Citizen The representative of all U.S. Citizens. Should work for the interest of all Americans. Not mentioned in the Constitution.

16. After leaving office –$96,000/year for office help –Free mailing services, free office space Lifetime secret service

17. Presidential Succession Vice President Speaker of the House President Pro Temp

18. Presidential Succession Secretary of State Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of Defense Attorney General Secretary of the Interior Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of Commerce Secretary of Labor Secretary of Health & Human Services Secretary of HUD Secretary of Transportation Secretary of Energy Secretary of Education Secretary of Veterans Affairs

19. Summary Requirements for President Roles of the President Pay & Benefits of the President Presidential Succession