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• 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.
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.
• 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
• $400,000 per year– $50,000/year expense account
• 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
Roles of the President• Chief of State
• Chief Executive
• Chief Administrator
• Chief Diplomat
• Chief of party
• Commander in Chief
• Chief Legislator
• Chief Citizen
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.
Chief Executive
• Power is very broad - in both domestic and foreign affairs.
• Makes the presidency one of the most powerful offices in the world.
Chief Administrator
• The President directs an administration that employs over 3 million people and spends
around $1.6 trillion every year!
Chief Diplomat
• Main builder of foreign policy.
• Appoints Ambassadors.
• The nations spokesperson to the rest of the world.
Commander in Chief
• The President is in charge of the armed forces.
• The military is subject to the President’s direct and immediate control.
Chief Legislator
• Main architect of public policies.• Sets the overall shape of the congressional agenda.• Approves or rejects legislation
Chief of Party
• Leader of the political party that controls the executive branch.
• Not a constitutional role!
Chief Citizen
• The representative of all U.S. Citizens.
• Should work for the interest of all Americans.
• Not mentioned in the Constitution.
• After leaving office– $96,000/year for office help– Free mailing services, free office space
• Lifetime secret service
Presidential Succession
• Vice President
• Speaker of the House
• President Pro Temp
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
Summary
• Requirements for President
• Roles of the President
• Pay & Benefits of the President
• Presidential Succession