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| The president of the United States is the chief executive of the federal government and commander-and-chief of the United States Military. Below is a#F9D6D7 list of presidential responsibilities |
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| * The president manages the U.S. government and the country’s national affairs. |
| * The president can issue executive orders - rules or actions that do not require congressional approval. |
| * The president can mobilize and call to action the National Guard. |
| * The president nominates all heads of executive departments. |
| * The president prepares the national budget. |
| * The president can veto acts of Congress (though the presidential veto can be overridden via vote). |
| * The president prepares the State of the Union Address, a nationally televised speech outlining the status of the United States. |
| * The president appoints members of the Supreme Court. |
| * The president can pardon individuals convicted of breaking federal law. |
| * The president is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of relations with foreign nations. |
| * The president appoints ambassadors to other nations. |
| * The president is responsible for the protection of Americans abroad. |
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Requirements to be President |
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| The president must be a natural-born citizen of the United States. The president must also be at least 35 years old and a resident of the United States for 14 years. |
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Election |
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| Presidential elections are held every four years. Presidents can serve a maximum of two terms, or eight years in office. The president and vice-president are the only officials elected on a national scale. |
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Salary |
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| The president of the United States is the highest paid government employee. The president earns $400,000 per year. That said, did you know the CEO of Apple (Tim Cook) makes over 200 times what the President of the United States makes? |
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