1. Section 1 – The President’s job description
American Government
Chapter 13
The Presidency
Section 1 – The President’s job description pp

2. Formal Qualifications, Term & Compensation for the President
Age
- at least 35
2. Citizenship
- must have been born a U.S. citizen
3. U.S. Residence
- must have lived in the U.S. at least 14 years
4. Maximum term length
- 10 years
5. Annual salary
- $400,000
6. Annual expenses
- $50,000

3. The many hats worn by the President
Chief Citizen
- represents the American people
2. Chief of State
- ceremonial head of government
3. Chief of Party
- leads their political party
4. Chief Executive
- sees that the nation’s laws are carried out

4. Hats cont. 5. Chief Administrator - heads the federal bureaucracy
6. Chief Diplomat
- determines foreign policy
7. Commander in Chief
- commands the armed forces
8. Chief Legislator
- proposes laws to Congress

5. Chapter 13 Section 2 – Presidential succession and the V. P. pp

6. Order of Succession Vice-President Speaker of the House
President pro tempore of the Senate
Secretary of State
Secretary of the Treasury

7. How does the Constitution provide for situations when the President is disabled?
25th Amendment states that the Vice-President may temporarily take over the duties if the president so requests or if the V.P. and a majority of the Cabinet inform Congress that such a move is necessary

8. What duties are given to the V.P. by the Constitution?
The V.P.’s constitutional duties are to preside over the Senate and to help decide presidential disability

9. How are V.P.’s usually selected?
Chosen to balance the ticket – to improve candidates chance of winning the election.
Sound Familiar?

10. How can a vacancy in the vice presidency be filled?
25th Amendment states that the President nominates a new V.P. and that nomination must be confirmed by a majority vote of both houses

11. Terms Presidential succession
- the order in which lesser officials take over the duties of the presidency
2. Balance the ticket
- The President chooses a V.P. running mate who can strengthen his or her chances of being elected