The Presidency Chapter 13 Roles of the President
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The Presidency Chapter 13
Roles of the President • • Chief of state Chief executive Chief administrator Chief diplomat Commander in chief Chief legislator Chief of party Chief citizen
Formal Qualifications • Be a natural born citizen of the United States. A person born in a foreign country can be President if his or her parents were U. S. citizens. • Be at least 35 years of age. • Have been a resident of the United States for at least 14 years. It can be any 14 years of one’s life.
The President’s Term • The 22 nd amendment, adopted in 1951, prohibits a President from serving more than two full terms. • No President may serve more than 10 years in the office. • Several Presidents have urged the approval of one six-year term. Under this format, presidents wouldn’t have to campaign while in office.
The President’s Pay and Benefits • In 1789, the President was paid $25, 000 a year • Effective January 20, 2001, the President now makes $400, 000 a year. In addition, there is a $50, 000 -a-year expense account. • Other items, including a fleet of automobiles, living in the White House, access to Camp David and other fringe benefits.
Presidential Succession • The top five on the presidential succession list are: – Vice President – Speaker of the House – President pro tempore of the Senate – Secretary of State – Secretary of the Treasury. There are 18 positions listed on the chart.
Presidential Disability • The Vice President becomes acting president if: – The President informs Congress in writing that “he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office. ” – The Vice President and a majority of the members of Congress inform Congress that the President is incapacitated.
Vice Presidential Duties • Only two formal duties: – To preside over the Senate – To help decide the question of president disabilty The Vice President is essentially a President in waiting. Usually the Vice President is someone who can balance the ticket with the presidential candidate.
