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US Government * Mr. Marinello THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

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Outlined in Article 2 of the Constitution Similar position in the Articles of Confederation Far less powerful George Washington was elected the first President of the United States of America in 1789 Unanimously elected by electoral college THE PRESIDENCY

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Set many precedents for future Presidents Added So help me God. to oath of Office Chose how President would be addressed One option: His High Mightiness, the President of the United States and Protector of their Liberties Decided on Mr. President Established the Cabinet Introduced a policy of neutrality pertaining to foreign wars Set the precedent for a two term limit of Presidents Established the tradition of a Presidential farewell address. THE PRESIDENCY

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Must be 35 years old Must be a natural born citizen Must have lived in the U.S. the last 14 years These qualifications are true for anyone who could potentially be President. Vice President Anyone in the Line of Succession QUALIFICATION FOR PRESIDENT

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The President and Vice-President are elected to four year terms. The 22nd amendment limits the president to two terms or no more than 10 years. 14 Presidents have been elected to two terms. TERM OF OFFICE

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Salary $400,000 Transportation Air Force One Camp David Resort Medical & Dental Care Secret service protection-life Pension $50,000 for expenses $100,000 for travel White House 132 rooms and office 18.3 acres COMPENSATION

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Chief of State Ceremonial head of State. Represents the American people overseas. Leader of Executive Branch Enforces federal laws, treaties, court decisions Appoints cabinet positions Appoints Federal Judges With advice and consent of Senate Americas CEO Responsible for a business that employs 2.7 million civilians Spends more than $2.5 trillion per year Chief Diplomat Appoints Ambassadors Negotiates treaties (with Senate approval) Recognizes foreign governments ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT

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Commander in Chief Civilian authority over 1.4 million soldiers, airmen and sailors Legislator Veto power Can call special sessions of Congress Outlines legislative priorities Head of Political Party Political patronage Face of the party Chief Citizen Do President have an obligation to be moral role models? ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT

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Head of State Head of government Americas CEO Chief Diplomat Legislator Head of Party Chief Citizen ROLES OF THE PRESIDENT

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HAIL TO YOU!