HELP NEEDED!
President of the United States of America
Constitutional Requirements
Can be born abroad if one parent was a US citizen at the time
Must be 35 years old
No age limit
Must have lived in the US for at least 14 years
Roles of the President
-Make sure the federal government is run effectively
-Role of commander and chief of the armed forces
-Oversees foreign policy and making treaties with foreign nations
-Appoint ambassadors to other nations and the UN
-Appoint members to cabinet as well as supreme court justices and federal court judges
-Address the full congress at least once a year to report on the state of the union
Salary, perks, and benefits
Free transportation in limousine and Air Force 1
Free Housing in famous mansion
Annual pension of 200,000 a year, paid health care, paid official travel
10 Powers
Veto bills
Commander and chief of army and navy
Request opinions
Grant pardons
Make treaties with foreign nations
Appointing officers, judges, supreme court, etc.
Can fill vacancies
Gives congress information
Can convene both houses of congress
Receives ambassadors and Prime Ministers
Commissions all officers
Take care of all federal laws
Which is most Important?
5 Leadership Qualities
Communicate with the administration about the vision and plans
Communicate and motivate a fatigued nation
Trusting the government and its people
Implement goals that the country can support
6 Roles of the President
Commander in Chief-run the armed forces
Chief Executive-administer laws and affairs
Chief of State-Represent the US at public events
Chief Diplomat-Interacting with leaders from other nations
Chief Legislature-Voice opinions and ideas to congress
Gun Control Problem
What: The problem of gun control
When: NOW
How: I would allow the buying and selling of firearms by passing law that gives american people the right to bear arms
Why: Guns do not kill people, people kill people
Constitutional Power to Solve the Problem
-Get help from supporting senators and citizens
-Leadership quality to get through: Be reasonable, give examples of other countries, and be honest with the people