The Right Stuff…to be President

Chapter 8, Section 1

The Requirements for the Presidency

The Constitutional Requirements: (FORMAL)

Must be at least _______________________

Must be a _______________________ citizen

Must be a resident for ________ years prior

**Cannot have been president for more than __________________________________…

The President’s Term of Office and Salary

**How long is the current presidential term of office? ____ years. With a _________________ limit.

Can actually be president up to _____ years

How much does the President get paid per year?

Is this too much, or not enough?

Common Characteristics of Past Presidents

What are some of the common characteristics most president’s have shared?

Our Current President

**Does Obama fit the profile of a “common” president?

In what ways is he different?

In what ways is he SIMILAR?

Looking to the Future

Why might Obama have a better chance of winning in 2012 (as opposed to 2008)?

Why might he have a tougher time?

Which do you think is more likely? Why?