What does it take to become US president?

A person needs to fulfill three basic requirements to run for presidential elections.

The candidate has to be born in the United States (US). Additionally he has to have lived there for 14 years. He has to be at least 35 years old.

The president is not just the head of the government. He is also the Commander in Chief of the military.

The US president receives $400,000 as salary every year. He gets another $50,000 for miscellaneous expenses. Additionally he gets $100,000 to travel and $19,000 as an allowance.

Former US presidents also get a pension worth $200,000 every month. Currently four former US presidents are alive. They include George Bush, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter and George Bush Sr.