The President’s Job Description Standard

The Constitution says the President must: Be a natural born citizen Be at least 35 years of age Have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years.

Presidential Trivia Who was the youngest person ever to be elected President? Hints: Camelot The curse John-John Marilyn Monroe 1960’s assassination Answer: John F. Kennedy, age 43

The President’s Term in Office The no-third-term tradition: The President’s unwritten law was to refuse to seek more than two terms in office.

Presidential Trivia Which President broke the no-third- term tradition by seeking and winning his third term in office, and even winning a fourth term too? Hints: The Great Depression fireside chats Polio WWII Answer: Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR)

The President’s Term in Office In 1951, The 22 nd Amendment was created to limit the presidential terms as part of the constitution. The 22 nd Amendment being ratified by President Truman.

The 22 nd Amendment “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once.” -22nd Amendment

The President’s Term in Office How many terms can a President run for today? Two How long is a term? 4 years

Presidential Trivia Who was the youngest president ever in office? Hints: turn of the century Ruff Riders The Teddy Bear “speak softly and carry a big stick” the Spanish American War. Answer: Theodore Roosevelt, age 42

The President’s Term in Office The Framers of the Constitution agreed that a four year term was long enough for a president to gain experience, demonstrate his abilities, and establish stable policies.

Presidential Trivia Who was the oldest man ever elected President? Hints: movie star the Cold War star wars Governor of CA. Answer: Ronald Reagan, age 62

The Duties of the President The President is simultaneously the: 1.Chief of state: The symbol of all the people of the nation. 2.Chief executive –Executive power to enforce the laws of the U.S. 3.Chief administrator –Director of the Federal Government. 4.Chief diplomat –The nation’s foreign policy spokesperson.

The Duties of the President 5.Commander in chief Leader of the nation’s armed forces. 6.Chief legislator Creator of public policy and influences Congressional legislation. 7.Chief of party Leader of the political party he or she belongs to. 8.Chief citizen The representative of the people, working for the public interest.

Presidential Pay Congress determines the President’s salary. In 1789, he received $25,000 a year Today it is $400,000 a year with a $50,000 expense allowance.

Presidential Benefits The President lives in a 132 room mansion called the White House. 24hr staff members to assist him/her.

Presidential Benefits A fleet of automobiles and motorcades Air Force One Marine one Camp David resort hideaway The finest health care available.