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The Basics

The Basics. Qualifications: Must be at least 35 years old (born in 1976 for 2012) Must be a native born citizen Must have lived in US for 14 years consecutively Term Limits Four year terms 2 term limit (Amendment 22). Salary and Benefits. Started at $25,000 Today makes $400,000/year

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The Basics

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  1. The Basics • Qualifications: • Must be at least 35 years old (born in 1976 for 2012) • Must be a native born citizen • Must have lived in US for 14 years consecutively • Term Limits • Four year terms • 2 term limit (Amendment 22)

  2. Salary and Benefits • Started at $25,000 • Today makes $400,000/year • 100,000/year for transportation • $50,000 expense account • Housing • White House • Camp David • Transportation • Air Force One • Marine One

  3. Vice President • Paid 227,300 • President of the Senate • Becomes President if something happens

  4. Organization of Executive Branch • President • Vice President • The Cabinet • Heads of the 14 Executive Offices • Appointed by President • Approved by the Senate • Presidential Advisors • Title: Secretary EXCEPT Attorney General • 14 Executive Departments

  5. Executive Departments • Dept of State • Dept of Treasury • Dept of Justice • Dept of Interior • Dept of Agriculture • Dept of Commerce • Dept of Labor • Dept of Defense • Dept of Health and Human Services • Dept of Housing and Urban Development • Dept of Transportation • Dept of Energy • Dept of Education • Dept of Veteran Affairs

  6. Presidential Succession • VP • Speaker of the House • President pro tempore of the Senate • Secretary of State • Down the list

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