REQUIREMENTS OF THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT MR PRESIDENT

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REQUIREMENTS OF THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT

REQUIREMENTS OF THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT

“MR. PRESIDENT” • Coined by the first President – Washington. • Head of the

“MR. PRESIDENT” • Coined by the first President – Washington. • Head of the Executive Branch.

22 ND AMENDMENT • (1951) Established two 4 year terms and that the VP

22 ND AMENDMENT • (1951) Established two 4 year terms and that the VP who takes over and serves less than 2 years may serve an additional 2 terms.

SALARY • Determined by Congress • $200, 000 / yr. Taxable, $50, 000 for

SALARY • Determined by Congress • $200, 000 / yr. Taxable, $50, 000 for expenses, $120, 000 for travel and entertainment. • Air Force One, limos, etc. • Free dental and medical care. • The White House complete with staff. • After they retire a pension of $100, 000 / yr. , ended with Bush Sr.

QUALIFICATIONS • Constitutional: Born in the U. S. , 35 years old, and a

QUALIFICATIONS • Constitutional: Born in the U. S. , 35 years old, and a resident of the U. S. for 14 years prior to seeking office. • Government experience is unwritten, but important. • $ (personal and raised) • Moderate political beliefs. • Personal characteristics: white, married, rich, and Protestant.

PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION • 1. VP • 2. Speaker of the House • 3. President

PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION • 1. VP • 2. Speaker of the House • 3. President Pro Tempore of the Senate • Secretary of State

THE VP’S ROLE • To preside over the Senate and vote in case of

THE VP’S ROLE • To preside over the Senate and vote in case of a tie. • To fulfill the duties and responsibilities assigned by the President.

ASSIGNMENT • 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. In your notebook define

ASSIGNMENT • 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. In your notebook define the following roles of the President: Chief of state Chief executive Chief administrator Chief diplomat Commander in chief Chief legislator Chief of party Chief citizen