The President

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The Presidents Job
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• The most powerful job in the world.

John F. Kennedy
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1. Chief of State

• A. Ceremonial head of government
• B. Symbol of the US
• -reigns and rules

Jimmy Carter
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2. Chief executive

• CEO of the most powerful office in the world

Richard Nixon
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3. Chief administrator
Franklin Roosevelt

• Director of the Federal government
• 2.7 million employees

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4. Chief Diplomat

• Control US foreign policy
• US spokesman to the world

Dwight Eisenhower in Korea
Ronald Reagan in the USSR
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5. Commander in Chief

• A. Head of all branches of the US military
• B. Control of the nations arsenal

George W. Bush
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6. Chief legislator

• Architect of public polices
• Helps propose bills and shapes the Congressional
  agenda

Lyndon Johnson
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7. Chief of the party

• Acknowledged leader of his political party.

George H. W. Bush
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8. Chief citizen

• Representative of all citizens

Woodrow Wilson
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Formal Qualifications

• 1. Natural born citizen of the US
• 2. Be at least 35 years of age
• 3. 14 year resident in the US

Youngest elected president Age 43
Oldest president Age 69
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The Presidents term
Shortest term 32 days William Henry Harrison

• The president is elected for one 4yr term.
• The 22nd amendment sets a two term limit.

Longest term 12 years 1933-1945
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Pay and Benefits

• 1789- 25,000
• 2008- 400,000 per yr
• 50,000 expense account

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• The White House
• Camp David
• Offices, Staff

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• Cars
• Air Force One