Power and Money!!!!! Chief of State Ceremonial Head of Government Symbol of all the people of the nation Reigns but does not rule in many places President does both Chief Executive Broad Power in Both Foreign and Domestic Affairs Power to execute, administer and enforce the law Department of Justice Chief Administrator Director of the huge executive branch Employs more than 2.7 million civilians Spends more than $3 trillion per year Manager Chief Diplomat The main architect of foreign policy Spokesperson to other countries Everything said and done is scrutinized at home and abroad Commander in Chief Presidents role given in the Constitution in foreign affairs demands he or she be the commander in chief Head the armed forces Manages 1.4 million men and women in uniform Chief Legislator President works with Congress Suggests, Requests, Insists, and Demands that Congress enacts major pieces of Legislation Sign or Veto Legislation Chief of Party President is automatically the chief of party The acknowledged leader of the political party that controls the executive branch Vital role in the workings of the American Governmental System Chief Citizen Represents all of the people Champion the public interests against many different and private interests Ex: Special Interest Group Thanks to first responders Qualifications 35 years or older Live in U.S. for 14 years Natural Born Citizen Compensation $400,000 per year $50,000 spending account $100,000 travel account $19,000 entertainment account Extra Benefits 132 Room Mansion on 18.3 acres Chefs/Cooks/Nanny A fleet of armored automobiles Air Force One/Marine One Camp David 128 acre retreat Finest Health care in the world for the entire family