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Help wanted ad for a president. By: Carrington White. Constitutional requirements. natural-born citizens of the United States. at least thirty-five years old. must have been resident in the United States for at least fourteen years. Terms. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
HELP WANTED AD FOR A PRESIDENT
By:Carrington White
CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
natural-born citizens of the United States.
at least thirty-five years old.
must have been resident in the United States for at
least fourteen years.
TERMS
The length of a President's term in office is four
years.
A President can run for two consecutive terms.
SALARY
The president's salary was increased from
$200,000 to $400,000 in 2001.
The president's current salary of $400,000 includes
a $50,000 expense allowance.
BENEFITS
You get to live in the white house.
24 hour protection from secret services
for life.
u get to ride in the special jet used only
for the president is called air force one.
ROLESCommander-In-Chief
The president is in charge of the U.S. armed forces: the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines.
The president decides where troops shall be stationed, where ships shall be sent, and how
weapons shall be used. All military generals and admirals take their orders from the President.
Chief of Party
the president helps members of his political party get elected or appointed to
office.. The president campaigns for those members who have supported his
policies.
Chief Executive
The president is "boss" for millions of government workers in the Executive
Branch, deciding how the laws of the United States are to be enforced and
choosing officials and advisers to help run the Executive Branch.
BUREAUCRACYDepartment of JusticeThe mission of the Department of Justice (DOJ) is to enforce the law and defend the
interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats
foreign and domestic; to provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime.
Department of Transportation
The mission of the Department of Transportation (DOT) is to ensure a fast, safe,
efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital
national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people.
Department of the Treasury
The Department of the Treasury is responsible for promoting economic prosperity
and ensuring the soundness and security of the U.S. and international financial
systems.
ADDITIONAL QUALITIES
A good president needs to listen to the people they
have control over.
Whether they are president of a company or
president of a country they need to take into account
what is good for the entire population or the majority
of the population rather than what is best for them or
for a select few.