Presidential Roles and Responsibilities
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What are the 8 roles that are given to the President of the United States?

Chief of State, chief executive, chief administrator, chief diplomat, commander in chief, chief legislator, party chief, and chief citizen.

What does chief of state mean?

The ceremonial head of the government of the United States, the symbol of all the people of the nation.

What does it mean to be chief executive?

The President is vested by the Constitution with 'the executive Power' of the United States.

What is the role of the chief administrator?

<p>Director of the Federal Government, heading one of the largest governmental machines in the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is expected of the chief diplomat?

<p>The main architect of American foreign policy and the nation's chief spokesperson to the rest of the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the powers of the commander in chief?

<p>The President has control over the nation's armed forces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the chief legislator?

<p>Main architect of public policies, able to set the overall shape of the congressional agenda.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the chief of party?

<p>The acknowledged leader of the political party that controls the executive branch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the chief citizen?

<p>The representative of all the people, expected to work for and represent the public interest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the formal qualifications to become president?

<p>A natural born Citizen, at least 35 years of age, and have lived in the United States for at least 14 years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a term for the President?

<p>Four years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the limit for the number of terms that a President can serve?

<p>Until 1951, there was no limit, but most Presidents don't seek more than two terms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the 22nd Amendment?

<p>An amendment made in 1951 that limited the President to two terms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'no-third-term tradition'?

<p>A tradition that several presidents followed, refusing to seek more than two terms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is a presidential term?

<p>Four years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much is the president paid annually?

<p>$400,000.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much is the President's expense allowance?

<p>$50,000 a year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the president's annual travel allowance?

<p>$100,000 nontaxable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the president's entertainment allowance?

<p>$19,000.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much is the president allotted for franking?

<p>$10,000 in franking expenses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the housing privileges of the President?

<p>Lives in the 132-room mansion known as the White House.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the President travel?

<p>Two private Air Force One jet planes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Constitution provide for presidential succession?

<p>The 25th Amendment clarifies that the Vice President will become President if the President is removed from office.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the order of succession set by the Presidential Succession Act of 1947?

<p>Vice President, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Secretary of State.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Vice President become the 'acting' President?

<p>The President informs Congress, in writing, or the Vice President and a majority of the cabinet inform Congress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Vice President?

<p>To preside over the Senate and help decide the question of presidential disability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the Framer's original provisions for choosing the President?

<p>The President and Vice President are chosen by a special body of presidential electors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the 12th Amendment change how the President and Vice President are chosen by the Electoral College?

<p>Each elector must pick a President and a Vice President on his or her ballot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the electoral college today?

<p>States select electors based on the popular vote who then cast votes for President and Vice President.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three major defects in the Electoral College?

<ol> <li>Possible to win popular vote but lose electoral vote. 2. Electors are not required to vote for the popular vote candidate. 3. If no candidate gains a majority, the election goes to the House.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What are two major strengths of the Electoral College?

<ol> <li>It is a known process. 2. It defines the winner of the presidential election quickly and certainly.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Presidential Roles and Responsibilities

  • The President of the United States serves eight key roles: Chief of State, Chief Executive, Chief Administrator, Chief Diplomat, Commander in Chief, Chief Legislator, Party Chief, and Chief Citizen.
  • As Chief of State, the President acts as the ceremonial head of the government, symbolizing the nation and its people.
  • Chief Executive powers are outlined in the Constitution, empowering the President to manage broad domestic and foreign affairs.
  • The President functions as Chief Administrator, overseeing one of the world's largest bureaucracies with over 2.7 million employees and a budget nearing $2 trillion.
  • In the role of Chief Diplomat, the President shapes foreign policy and serves as the primary spokesperson for the U.S. to the global community.
  • As Commander in Chief, the President has direct control over the 1.4 million armed forces personnel in the U.S. military.
  • The Chief Legislator is responsible for setting public policy and influencing Congressional agendas.
  • The President is recognized as the leader of the political party in power and must act as the Chief Citizen, representing all people and balancing private interests.

Qualifications and Terms

  • Formal qualifications for presidency: must be a natural born citizen, at least 35 years old, and have resided in the U.S. for at least 14 years.
  • Presidential term length is four years, established by the Framers during the creation of the Constitution.
  • The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, limits the President to two terms, institutionalizing the "no-third-term tradition" established by previous presidents.

Compensation and Benefits

  • The President's salary is set at $400,000 annually, accompanied by a $50,000 expense allowance and $100,000 for nontaxable travel expenses.
  • Additional allowances include $19,000 for entertainment and $10,000 for franking expenses.
  • The President resides in the White House, a 132-room mansion, and travels using two private Air Force One jets.

Presidential Succession and the Vice President

  • The 25th Amendment clarifies that the Vice President assumes the presidency if the sitting President is unable to perform duties.
  • The Presidential Succession Act of 1947 establishes the order of succession as Vice President, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and Secretary of State.
  • The Vice President's responsibilities include presiding over the Senate and assessing presidential disability.

Electoral Process

  • Originally, the President was elected by a group of presidential electors casting two votes—one for President and one for Vice President.
  • The 12th Amendment altered this process by requiring electors to cast separate votes for President and Vice President, pairing them on the ballot.
  • Currently, electors are selected based on the popular vote within each state, convene to vote in December, and results are counted in January.
  • Defects of the Electoral College include the possibility of winning the popular vote but losing the electoral vote, lack of obligation for electors to follow the popular vote, and unequal influence of states in the event of a tie.
  • Strengths include its established process and the quick resolution of most presidential elections.

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This quiz covers the eight key roles of the President of the United States, including Chief of State, Chief Executive, and Commander in Chief. Each role has specific duties and powers that shape both domestic and foreign policies. Test your knowledge on how these responsibilities impact the functions of the government.

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