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Qualifications for the Presidency

This article explores the constitutional qualifications for the presidency, detailing the essential requirements for candidates, including being a natural-born citizen, a minimum age of 35, and a residency of 14 years in the U.S. It also discusses the presidential term limits established by the 22nd Amendment, the possibility of repealing it, and debates surrounding its implications. Additionally, the piece covers the salary, expense accounts, and various perks that come with the presidency, including living arrangements and travel benefits, emphasizing Congress's role in determining compensation.

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Qualifications for the Presidency

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  1. Qualifications for the Presidency

  2. Constitutional Qualifications Qualification Set by the Constitution • Must be a natural born citizen of the United States • Must be at least 35 years of age • Must have been a resident of the United States for 14 years (not consecutive)

  3. Presidential Terms • Elected for a 4-year term of office • Can be re-elected • No term limits until FDR • 22ND Amendment • General Rule = President may serve a maximum of two full terms (8 years) in office • May serve a maximum of 10 years if a Vice President succeeds to the Presidency and serves the remainder of that presidents term

  4. Repeal of the 22nd Amendment? • Truman, Eisenhower, and Reagan have all called for the repeal of the 22nd Amendment • Arguments For • Undemocratic – places limits on the right of the people to decide • Undercuts authority of President toward end of second term • Arguments Against • Reasonable safeguard against tyranny

  5. Pay and Benefits • Congress determines the presidents salary • Cannot be increased or decreased during a presidential term!!! Why? • Approximately $400,000 per year • President receives a $50,000 expense account • May be spent however the President chooses • Other Perks • White House, a suite of offices and staff, automobiles, Air Force One, helicopters, Camp David, healthcare, travel and entertainment funds, etc.

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