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