The president must be at least 55 years old, a native born citizen, and is elected by direct popular vote to a 4 year term. As chief of state, the president selects cabinet members without congressional approval and can appoint or remove governors and heads of territories. The president oversees the executive branch consisting of a 13 member cabinet and over 100 agencies and institutes.

1. The presidentIs elected byMust beDirect popular voteAt least 55 years oldPolitical rightsNative born4 years term

2. The presidentOther previous requirements to be electedCabinetmemberCongressional memberGovernorPublic officerUniversitary professionalLiberal possession

3. The president as Chief of StateThe President can select the cabinet members without Congress approval The president can elect or remove the governors of 23 departments and heads of the 9 national territoriesThe president oversees the executive branch of governmentConsisting by: 13 Member cabinet