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The President and Vice President
Mr. Folkersma
Civics
Sault Area High School
The Office of the President
Head of the Executive Branch
One of the most powerful and important jobs in the world.
Characteristics of Presidents
All but one have been white males.
Most have won elections before.
Most have college degrees.
Many have been lawyers.
Most grew up states with large populations.
Presidential Elections
Take place every four years 2000, 2004, 2008……
Electoral College, not a direct popular election decides the election.
Electoral College System
Each state has an many electoral votes as the total of its U.S. senators and representatives.
Winner-take-all system 538 total electors 270 to win an election
Goes to the House of Representatives to decide if no one receives 270 electors
Term of Office
Four year term Limited to two elected
terms in office or Maximum of 10 years
Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected to 4 terms
Requirements
Must be at least 35 years of age.
Must be a natural born U.S. citizen.
Must have lived in the United States for 14 years.
Salary and Benefits
Salary is set at $400,000 Plus money for expenses and travel.
Lives in the White House Domestic staff of more than 80 people takes care
of the family Camp David Fleet of special cars, helicopters, and
airplanes, including Air Force One.
White House
Camp David
Air Force One
The Vice President
Qualifications are the same as the President. Presides over the Senate
Votes in case of a tie. First in succession if the president dies, is removed
from office, falls seriously ill, or resigns.
Presidential Succession
The office of president has an established order of succession. (18 total)
1. Vice President
2. Speaker of the House
3. President pro tempore of the Senate
4. Secretary of State
5. Secretary of Treasury
6. Secretary of Defense
7. Attorney General