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 – 100,000/year for transportation – $50,000 expense account Housing – White House – Camp David Transportation – Air Force One – Marine One

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

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

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

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