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The President

The President. What does he/she do?. The President’s Roles. Chief of State Ceremonial head of the United States government Symbol of all people in the nation Both “reigns and rules” Chief executive Very broad power “Most powerful office in the world”

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The President

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  1. The President What does he/she do?

  2. The President’s Roles • Chief of State • Ceremonial head of the United States government • Symbol of all people in the nation • Both “reigns and rules” • Chief executive • Very broad power • “Most powerful office in the world” • Still, has limits on what he/she can do

  3. Chief of State

  4. The President’s Roles • Chief administrator • Head the executive branch • Directs a ton of employees (over 2 million) • Huge budget to administer • Chief diplomat • “Architect” of foreign policy • He/she dictates our interactions with other countries

  5. Chief Administrator

  6. The President's Roles • Commander in chief • Related to chief diplomat • The military is at his direct command • Delegates much of his power • Chief legislator • He/she guides public policy • Initiates, suggests, requests, insists, demands laws • Not always a pleasant experience • These six come directly from the Constitution

  7. Commander in Chief

  8. Chief Legislator

  9. The President’s Roles • Chief of party • Leader of the party that controls the White House • Very important in politics • Chief citizen • “Representative of all people” • He must be a moral leader • These roles are difficult to balance and complete simultaneously

  10. Formal Qualifications • Must be a natural born citizen of the United States • Some discussion and debate about this • Be at least 35 years of age • Youngest elected was JFK (43) • Youngest in office was Teddy Roosevelt (42) • Oldest elected was Reagan (69) • Must have lived in the United States for 14 years • Over 100 million people meet these requirements

  11. JFK

  12. Teddy Roosevelt

  13. Ronald Reagan

  14. The President’s Term • Term is four years long • This was debated in the convention • Was no limit on terms until 1951 • GW established the precedent early on • FDR broke the precedent • The 22nd Amendment says only two terms is allowed • You COULD serve up to 10 years • Some have called for repeal of 22nd Amendment • Limits your second term effectiveness

  15. President’s Pay and Benefits • Congress sets the pay for the President • Cannot be raised or lowered during a term • Pay is set at $400,000 a year (effective in 2001) • Also has a $50,000 expense account • Both are taxed as income • All kinds of great benefits • 132 room mansion • 18 acre estate • Offices and staff • Limos, planes, helicopters, etc. • Health care, travel, entertainment • On and on and on

  16. White House

  17. Air Force 1

  18. Marine 1

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