What are the Constitutional requirements to become President?

• 35 years old (although the average age is over 54 years old)
• Be a natural born citizen (born in the united states)
• Maintained a U.S. residence for at least 14 years

Terms and Pay

*The President serves a 4 year term, but may be elected after the first four years to serve a final four years.
*The President also earns $400,000 a year

Roles of the President

Chief of State- The President is the ceremonial person of the United States. For example, he throws the first pitch at the first baseball game of the season

Chief Executive - The President assures that all laws and treaties are enforced. Under this role, he makes appointments like appointing federal judges.

Commander in Chief -The President is the supreme commander of the United States military. Although he can not declare war, he can send troops into a foreign country with congressional approval.

Chief Diplomat -The main representative of the United States to the world. Under this role, he creates Executive Agreements which do not require Senate approval, like recognizing foreign governments.

Chief Legislator - President has influence in making laws. For example, when presented with a bill, the President has four options. First, he can sign the bill and pass it as a law. Second, he can veto the bill and send it back to congress. Third, he can do what is called a pocket veto, or doing nothing with the bill at the end of a congressional session. Finally, he has the option of doing nothing with the bill for ten days when it then becomes a law without his signature.

Chief of Party - The President is the head of his polical party. Under this role, he may fundraise for his party and reward party workers with government jobs.

Chief Citizen -Under this role, the President must act and be everything that is expected of U.S. citizens. This means he has to be trustworthy, honest, couragous and loyal.