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qualifications to become the president - 35 years old, natural born citizen of US, lived in country 14
years
chief of state - term for the President as the ceremonial head of the United States, the symbol of all
the people of the nation; the mascot
chief executive - Decides how the laws of the US are to be enforced and choosing officials and
advisors to help run the Executive Branch
chief administrator - head of federal agencies and the person responsible for the implementation of
national policy; make sure departments are doing their jobs
chief diplomat - The role of the president in recognizing foreign governments, making treaties, and
effecting executive agreements.
commander in chief - term for the president as commander of the nation's armed forces
chief of party - term for the president as the leader of his or her political party; promotes the party
policy and image
chief legislator - The role of the president in influencing the making of laws; recommends laws and
signs laws into effect
chief citizen - Term for the President as the representative of the people, working for the public
interest; must look out for the losing parties, make sure they are being heard.
25th Amendment - -presidential disability (mental/physical)
If the president is unable to fulfill his duties, the VP takes over if: (1) president informs Congress in
writing he is unable to perform his duties.(2) the VP and majority of Cabinet inform Congress in
writing that the President is incapacitated
-confirms the line of succession