roles of the prez
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THE PRESIDEN
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Natural born citizenAt least 35 years old JFK (youngest
elected); TR (youngest to serve); Reagan (oldest elected)
14 years a resident of US
Informal Qualifications
WHO CAN BE PRESIDENT?
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Four years, with an option for four more Not codifi ed until 1951…Why? (22nd Amendment)
George Washington’s precedent
Should the 22nd Amendment be repealed?
Would a single, 6 year term be better?
THE PRESIDENT’S TERM
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$400,000/year with $50,000 a year expense Perks:
HOW’S THE PAY?
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WHAT DOES THE PRESIDENT DO?
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“personal embodiment and representative of their dignity and majesty” – W. H. Taft
http : / /www.youtube .com/watch?v=UXuxCqPKfl o (Bush throws fi rs t p i tch_
CHIEF OF STATE
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Leader of the executive branchWhat does this include?
2.7 million employees$2.5 trillion budget
CHIEF EXECUTIVE/CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR
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Architect of foreign policy
CHIEF DIPLOMAT
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Leads the armed forcesWhy has the president’s power in this realm grown?
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF
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Sets the public policy agendaCANNOT write lawsSuggests, initiates, insists and demands from
Congress
CHIEF LEGISLATOR
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Chief of PartyChief Citizen“place of moral leadership” -- FDR
NON-CONSTITUTIONAL ROLES
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THE BULLY PULPIT