• 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