7. Wanted: President of the United States
One of the most stressful jobs in the world is acting as the leader of the free world. The Presidency has affected greatly the appearance and health of a large % of the men who have sat in office. One of the reasons for this is the many roles the President of the United States has. How would you react to having at minimum, seven different roles that last for 4 or 8 years?

8. How Many Hats Does The President Wear?
Chief of State
Chief Executive
Chief Administrator
Chief Diplomat
Commander in Chief
Chief Legislator
Chief of Party
Chief Citizen

9. Chief of State Ceremonial Head of US Gov.
Symbol of the People of the USA
Many other Countries Chief of State is Just a “Figure Head”
(England, Japan, etc)

10. Chief Executive Head of The Executive Branch US Gov
Responsible/Wields all power as described by the Constitution
Presidency often described as most powerful office in the world

11. Chief Administrator Director of the Federal Government
US Federal Government one of largest governmental machines in the world
More than 2.7 million civilian employees of the US Gov
US Gov spends Trillions of Dollars a Year

12. Chief Diplomat Main architect of American Foreign Policy
Chief Spokesman to rest of the world
Incredibly important because of US’s position as a world power (influential)

13. Commander in Chief
President is Commander in Chief of Nation’s Armed Forces
Constitution Provides This Power
George Washington’s experience influenced this decision originally
Nearly 2 million serve in the US military
May use forces even without a direct declaration of war by Congress

14. Chief Legislator Main Architect of Public Policies
Presidential helps set overall shape of Congressional agenda
President initiates, suggests, requests, insists, and demands that Congress enact much of its major legislation

15. Chief of Party Role Not Directly From US Constitution
Acknowledged as leader of Political Party that controls Executive Branch
Actions/Inaction of President can greatly improve or hinder Party’s chances in future elections

16. Chief of Party Role Not Directly From US Constitution
Acknowledged as leader of Political Party that controls Executive Branch
Actions/Inaction of President can greatly improve or hinder Party’s chances in future elections

17. Chief Citizen Role Not Directly From US Constitution
President expected to be “The Representative of the people”
Expected to work for and represent public interest against private interests
Must be an example for citizenry to follow

18. Formal Qualifications
Natural Born Citizen of United States
At Least 35 Years of Age
Lived in the United States at Least 14 Years
*Informal Requirements are much more difficult to meet

19. Pay and Benefits $400,000 Annual Salary $50,000 Expense Allowance
Residence in the White House
Air Force Once
Camp David Retreat (Maryland)
Presidential Vehicles (Helicopters, Etc)
Health Care Services
Travel and Entertainment Funds

20. Assignment:
Use the graphic organizer, your notes and the attached PDF file to review and summarize the different roles/jobs a President has You should then create a “Help Wanted” ad describing the responsibilities (all 8 roles) of a President as well as the compensation/benefits he/she receives. Be creative, include at least one picture. Your ad should appear as though it is part of a newspaper or an online “Help Wanted” ad. (e.g. – Monster)