THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

1
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
2
George W. Bush - 43rd President
3
George Washington - 1st President
4
Presidents
5
Who can be president?

• Native-born American citizen
• 35 years old
• Resident of the United States for 14 years

6
Unwritten Rules

• White
• Male
• Christian

7
Term of Office

• 4 years
• 2 term limit

8
What do these presidents have in common?
Garfield
Lincoln
J.F.K.
McKinley
9
Presidential Succession(what happens if the
President dies or leaves office)

• Vice-President
• Speaker of the House
• President Pro-Tempore
• The Cabinet members