1. The President’s Job

2. The Job Chief executive and diplomat- carry out laws and direct foreign policy Chief of state- ceremonial head of government represents all Americans receiving and visiting heads of state Commander in Chief- controls the military forces of the US

3. Qualifications and Term Natural born citizen At least 35 years old Living in the US for at least 14 years Term 4 years 1951- 22 nd Amendment limits president to 10 years in office

4. Pay and Benefits Pay $400,000 per year Expense allowance $50,000 Home- Whitehouse Automobiles Aircraft- Air force One, etc Camp David $191,000 retirement income

5. Succession 25 th Amendment established formal succession to Presidency 1967 –Vice President –Speaker of the House –President Pro-tempore –Cabinet in order of establishment Sec of State

6. Vice President Only listed power is to break ties in the Senate If office of VP is vacant President nominates a new one that must be approved by Congress President may not fire the Vice President