Transcript Article 2 of the Constitution

Article II of the
Constitution
Presidential Powers
Clause 1: Command of Military/
Opinions of Cabinet Secretaries/
Pardons
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The President can :
- Be Commander in Chief of the army/ Navy of the U.S./ Militia
of several states
- Require the Opinion, in writing,of the principal Officer in each
executive Department.
- This happens when any subject relating to their duties comes
up.
- In cases of impeachments, he has the power to Grant
Reprieves and Pardons of Offense.
- This does NOT mean he can declare war.
- Only the senate can declare war.
Clause 2: Advice and Consent
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The President can replace anyone at the Senate if
the are absent.
He has the power to make Treaties, if 2/3 of the
Senate agrees.
He can appoint any officers or advisors( with the
advice and consent of the Senate.)
But, if the Senate does not approve, they can appoint
other people to Higher officers that they think are
proper.
Clause 3: Recess
Appointments
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The president can appoint(with the consent of
Senate):
-Judges
-Ambassadors
-Consuls
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-Ministers
-Other Officers
The president can make treaties , but they are not
effective until until approved by 2/3 of the Senate.
The president has to faithfully commit to the laws
Clause 4: Disqualification
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All officers of the United states can be removed if
convicted of:
-Treason
-Bribery
-Other high crimes
( More than likely the VicePresident will take his place,
but not always.)
(The Constitution)
The Do’s and Don’t of the
President’s Power
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Serve Commander in Chief of Armed Forces
Can appoint head of each department
Grant pardons for crimes
Make Treaties w/ the consent of the Senate
Appoint Officers
Fill in vacancies for Senate Officers when Senate is not in
session
Can call either House on Congress into session
Can receive Ambassadors of other countries
Commissions all officers of the United States
Sees that the laws are enforced
Works Cited
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Mount, Steve. "Article 2- The Exectutive
Branch." The United States
Constitution. Steve Mount, April,
1977. Web. 2 Dec 2010.
<http://www.usconstitution.net/const.
html#Article2>.