Wanted: President of the United States

One of the most stressful jobs in the world is acting as the leader of the free world. The Presidency has affected greatly the appearance and health of a large % of the men who have sat in office.

One of the reasons for this is the many roles the President of the United States has. How would you react to having at minimum, seven different roles that last for 4 or 8 years?

How Many Hats Does The President Wear?

1. Chief of State2. Chief Executive3. Chief Administrator4. Chief Diplomat5. Commander in Chief6. Chief Legislator7. Chief of Party8. Chief Citizen

• Ceremonial Head of US Gov.• Symbol of the People of the USA• Many other Countries Chief of State is Just a

“Figure Head” – (England, Japan, etc)

Chief of State

• Head of The Executive Branch US Gov

• Responsible/Wields all power as described by the Constitution

• Presidency often described as most powerful office in the world

Chief Executive

• Director of the Federal Government

• US Federal Government one of largest governmental machines in the world

• More than 2.7 million civilian employees of the US Gov

• US Gov spends Trillions of Dollars a Year

Chief Administrator

• Main architect of American Foreign Policy

• Chief Spokesman to rest of the world

• Incredibly important because of US’s position as a world power (influential)

Chief Diplomat

• President is Commander in Chief of Nation’s Armed Forces

• Constitution Provides This Power• George Washington’s experience

influenced this decision originally• Nearly 2 million serve in the US

military• May use forces even without a

direct declaration of war by Congress

Commander in Chief

• Main Architect of Public Policies• Presidential helps set overall

shape of Congressional agenda• President initiates, suggests,

requests, insists, and demands that Congress enact much of its major legislation

Chief Legislator

• Role Not Directly From US Constitution

• Acknowledged as leader of Political Party that controls Executive Branch

• Actions/Inaction of President can greatly improve or hinder Party’s chances in future elections

Chief of Party

• Role Not Directly From US Constitution

• Acknowledged as leader of Political Party that controls Executive Branch

• Actions/Inaction of President can greatly improve or hinder Party’s chances in future elections

Chief of Party

• Role Not Directly From US Constitution

• President expected to be “The Representative of the people”

• Expected to work for and represent public interest against private interests

• Must be an example for citizenry to follow

Chief Citizen

1. Natural Born Citizen of United States2. At Least 35 Years of Age3. Lived in the United States at Least 14 Years

*Informal Requirements are much more difficult to meet

Formal Qualifications

• $400,000 Annual Salary• $50,000 Expense Allowance• Residence in the White House• Air Force Once• Camp David Retreat (Maryland)• Presidential Vehicles (Helicopters,

Etc)• Health Care Services• Travel and Entertainment Funds

Pay and Benefits

Assignment:

Use the graphic organizer, your notes and the attached PDF file to review and summarize the different roles/jobs a President has

You should then create a “Help Wanted” ad describing the responsibilities (all 8 roles) of a President as well as the compensation/benefits he/she receives. Be creative, include at least one picture. Your ad should appear as though it is part of a newspaper or an online “Help Wanted” ad. (e.g. – Monster)