The President has many roles and responsibilities including serving as head of state, head of government, and commander-in-chief. The President must be a natural born US citizen over 35 years old, serve a 4-year term as head of state and government with a maximum of two elected terms, earns a $400,000 annual salary, and receives additional benefits such as living expenses and travel.

1. The President’s Job
Ch. 13, sec. 1
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2. Groups-President’s Roles
(p. 364-365)
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3. Read p. 366-368 and look for:
S The 3 formal qualifications to become
president
S Length of presidential term
S Term limit
S President’s pay
S Other benefits