1. Try to name 10 past presidents of the United States. Write the names in your notes.

2. The President’s Job Description Chapter 13, Section 1 Pages 354-358

3. Objectives: Students will be able to… Describe the different roles the President performs as part of his official duties via PowerPoint lecture List the formal qualifications for the Presidency, and compare them to the informal qualifications Identify the salary of the presidency and defend their opinions of the subject in an in- class debate

4. The Roles of the President A. Chief of State: ceremonial head of government, symbol of USA B. Chief Executive: has executive power via the Constitution C. Chief Administrator: directs US government D. Chief Diplomat: directs foreign policy, global US “spokesperson”

5. The Roles of the President E. Commander in Chief: supreme head of armed forces (via the Constitution) F. Chief Legislator: sets public policy agenda G. Chief of Party: leads party that controls the executive branch H. Chief Citizen: expected to be “representative of all the people”

6. Qualifications Formal: 1. Be a natural born citizen 2. Lived in the United States for 14 years 3. Be at least 35 years old Informal: Character Intelligence Charisma – personality, leadership Military Service (to some)

7. Terms and Term Limits Term of Office: FOUR years Traditionally, only served two terms; until FDR won four (1932, 1936, 1940, 1944) Where is the tradition from? 22 nd Amendment: limits presidential terms; only two now If you take over mid-term, you can get re- elected twice, but can’t serve more than 10 years total.

8. Pay and Benefits $400,000 – yearly salary Free housing Armored limousines, Air Force One & Marine One Camp David Travel/entertainment funds

9. Presidential Salary in History 1789 - $25,000 1873 - $50,000 1909 - $75,000 1949 - $100,000 1969 - $200,000 2008 - $400,000

10. Closing Questions What does it mean to be “chief of state?” Describe the president’s role as “chief legislator.” Name the three formal qualifications, and two informal qualifications. Explain the 22 nd Amendment.