WHO CAN BECOME PRESIDENT? ( As it is outlined in article II of section I of the Constitution) 1.A person who is a natural born citizen, or 2.Citizen of the United States 3.At least 35 years old 4.Been 14 years a resident within the United States

Some Demographics Out of 44 presidents, 27 have been lawyers and wealthy There was a hat maker(Harry Truman), a peanut farmer(Jimmy Carter) and an actor(Ronald Reagan) Kennedy was 43 years old-the youngest elected, Reagan was 69 years old-the oldest elected- president Average age is 54 All have been WASP, except Kennedy, a Roman Catholic

The Constitutional Powers of the Presidency – Wears Many Hats Expressed Powers - These are specific powers granted to the president under Article II of the Constitution. For example, the president is authorized to make treaties, grant pardons, and nominate judges and other public officials. Military Judicial Diplomatic Executive Legislative

Military and War Powers of the President Among the most important powers, the position of commander in chief makes the president the chief military authority in the United States, with control over the entire Department of Defense. Congress declares war. However, presidents try to deploy the American military without congressional approval. In 1973, in response to President Nixon’s actions during the Vietnam War, Congress passed the War Powers Resolution, a congressional resolution indicating that the president can send troops into action abroad only with congressional authorization, or if American troops are already under attack or serious threat. The President does retain the sole right to authorize the use of nuclear weapons and is constantly accompanied by a special military officer who carries the "nuclear football".

Military Sources of Domestic Power Presidential military power extends to the domestic arena. Article IV, Section 4, provides for the national government’s protection of the states “against invasion…and…domestic violence.” Only in response to a state’s request may the president send national troops to restore the public order. Recently, the USA PATRIOT Act expanded executive power by giving executive agencies the ability to engage in domestic surveillance activities, including electronic surveillance, and by restricting judicial review of such efforts.

Diplomatic and Executive Power The president in the U.S. head of state and chief representative in dealings with other nations. Presidents can receive ambassadors and recognize other countries to enter treaties with them. In recent times, presidents have used executive agreements (agreements made between the president and countries that have the force of a treaty but do not require the Senate’s advice and consent) to bypass the Senate’s approval. Article II, Section 2, gives the president power to appoint, remove, and supervise all executive officers and appoint all federal judges. Appointment power makes the president the chief executive officer of the nation. Section 3 stipulates that the president must see that all laws are faithfully executed.

Legislative Power of the President Article I, Section 7, and Article II, Section 3, gives the president the power to participate in the legislative process. The first provision says the president “shall from time to time give to Congress information of the state of the union, and recommend to their consideration such matters as he shall judge necessary and expedient.” Presidents use the State of the Union address public awareness. The second provision is the veto power (the president’s constitutional power to turn down acts of Congress). A presidential veto may be overridden by a two thirds congressional vote.

The Presidency as an Institution The president has thousands of officials and staffers who work for, assist, and/or advise him. Together, these individuals make up the institutional presidency, giving the president a capacity for action. The Cabinet The White House Staff The Executive Office of the President The Vice Presidency The First Spouse The President and Policy

Presidential Salary and Benefits The President earns a $400,000 annual salary, along with a $50,000 annual expense account, a $100,000 non-taxable travel account and $19,000 for entertainment. The White House in Washington, D.C. serves as the official place of residence for the President; he is entitled to use its staff and facilities, including medical care, recreation, housekeeping, and security services. The United States Secret Service is charged with protecting the sitting President and his family. Beginning in 1959, all living former presidents were granted a pension, an office and a staff. The pension has increased numerous times with Congressional approval. Retired presidents now receive a pension based on the salary of the current administration's cabinet secretaries, which is $191,300 as of 2013.

Comparison of President’s salary to other professions in 2014 Average NBA Player - $5.15 million Average MLB Player - $3.3 million Kim Kardashian - $28 million Floyd Mayweather - $105 million Mayor of Los Angeles - $235,679 Governor of California - $212,179

The Contemporary (Present) Bases of Presidential Power At one time there was debate about whether presidents were weak or strong. Today, every president is strong. This is a reflection of the increasing power of the presidency. Presidents seek to dominate the policy making process and to lead the nation in time of war. Party as a Source of Power Going Public - In this case, presidents use popular appeals to create a mass base of support that will allow them to subordinate their political foes. Limits of Going Public - Some presidents have used popular appeals to overcome congressional opposition. However, popular support is not a firm foundation for presidential power, because popular support can be fickle.

Continued.. The Contemporary (Present) Bases of Presidential Power The Administrative State The Executive Office of the President Regulatory Review Governing by Decree: Executive Orders Signing Statements - Signing statements were put into increased use beginning with the Reagan administration, and are typically understood to be a statement issued when a president signs a bill into law that lays out the president’s interpretation of the law.