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PRESIDENT Of the United States of America
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The U.S. Constitution only sets 3 qualifications for President. 1.Natural Born citizen 2.35 years of age 3.14 years a resident of the U.S. Are their any informal qualifications you can think of? FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS
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Thirty‐year old from New Jersey who has been a Senator for four‐years already. Seventy‐six year old former House of Representatives member. Thirty‐seven year old Governor of California who was a famous actor after moving from his birth country of Austria. Thirty‐five year old business woman from North Carolina. WHO CAN BE PRESIDENT?
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ROLES Chief of State Chief Executive Chief Administrator Chief Diplomat Commander in Chief Chief Legislator Chief of Party Chief Citizen
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ROLES
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Help people get jobs Veto Bill Send troops into conflict or rescue situations Make sure all children get a good education Appoint members of his cabinet Initiate new legislature Meet with other heads of State ROLES
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Maximum of 2 terms in Office $400,000 per year & other benefits Is two terms enough? Is the pay fair? TERMS AND PAYMENT
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