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Why Was The Presidency Created?

January 24, 2024 by Ahmed Ali

Why Was The Presidency Created? The founders saw the importance of a strong military to protect the country and its citizens, but they named the President, a civilian, the “commander in chief” of the armed services. They were ever mindful of checking and balancing power, and they did not want a military general to seize

What Do Presidents Do After Their Term Is Over?

January 24, 2024 by Rachel Ostrander

What Do Presidents Do After Their Term Is Over? Pension. The Secretary of the Treasury pays a taxable pension to the president. Former presidents receive a pension equal to the salary of a Cabinet secretary (Executive Level I); as of 2020, it is $219,200 per year. The pension begins immediately after a president’s departure from