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Why do you think congress rather than the constitution sets the presidents salary?
I believe congress chooses their salary because the value of money changes over time and so if it was just one set salary made by the constitution it would cause the president to make less.
Why does the congress set the presidents salary?
Congress is made up of the House and Senate which gives them responsibility to debate the president's salary, instead of a single person. That would give a single person too much power.
How does a president make money?
They get a set salary per month. Congress votes on it and the one they get as well. Some presidents don't take the salary because they don't need it. JFK was one who didn't. The presidents pay for their household items and food. Only state dinners are paid for by the government.
What rules affect the presidents salary?
There is a rule that the president's salary can not be changed in the middle of a term.
Does a presidents salary always remain the same while in office?
The presidents salary is set by the United States Congress. The President's salary has only been raised once since 1980.
How is the president's salary determined?
The President's salary is set by Congress. However, in order to prevent bribery or threats by Congress against the President, the Constitution provides that any changes to the President's salary cannot take effect until the beginning of the next Presidential term.
If Any change congress makes in the president's salary cannot apply to the person who is president when the law is passes why do you think the constitution has this rule?
Congress must set its own pay.
Can the president raise salary?
No. The president does not set anybody's salary. Congress does that.
Does congress set the presidential salary?
yes
Who has the authority to set the salaries for US Presidents the Supreme Court Judges US Senators and US Representatives?
The salaries for U.S. Presidents, Supreme Court Justices, U.S. Senators, and U.S. Representatives are set by Congress. Specifically, the Constitution grants Congress the power to determine the compensation for federal officials, including these positions. However, the salaries cannot be changed during the term of the officeholder, ensuring that sitting officials are not subject to salary adjustments made by the legislature while they are in office.
Can congress decrease the president's salary midway through his term?
Congress cannot decrease the President's salary midway through his or her term. Once the salary is set, it is final.
Do impeached presidents collect their pension?
Just impeachment is not a problem. If a President were impeached and convicted and lost his office, he might also lose his pension. This has never happened. It would be up to Congress. The Presidential pension is set by Congress. It is not something the President pays into out his salary. Congress can do whatever it wants with it.
