The President’s Job

The most powerful job in the world. John F. Kennedy

1. Chief of State A. Ceremonial head of government B. Symbol of the US -reigns and rules Jimmy Carter

2. Chief executive CEO of the most powerful office in the world Richard Nixon

3. Chief administrator Director of the Federal government Franklin Roosevelt Director of the Federal government 2.7 million employees

4. Chief Diplomat Control US foreign policy US spokesman to the world Dwight Eisenhower in Korea Ronald Reagan in the USSR

5. Commander in Chief A. Head of all branches of the US military B. Control of the nation’s arsenal George W. Bush

6. Chief legislator Architect of public polices Helps propose bills and shapes the Congressional agenda Lyndon Johnson

7. Chief of the party Acknowledged leader of his political party. George H. W. Bush

8. Chief citizen Representative of all citizens Woodrow Wilson

Formal Qualifications 1. Natural born citizen of the US 2. Be at least 35 years of age 3. 14 year resident in the US Youngest elected president Age 43 Oldest president Age 69

The President’s term The president is elected for one 4yr term. Shortest term 32 days William Henry Harrison The president is elected for one 4yr term. The 22nd amendment sets a two term limit. Longest term 12 years 1933-1945

Pay and Benefits 1789- 25,000 2008- 400,000 per yr 50,000 expense account

The White House Camp David Offices, Staff

Cars Air Force One