EXECUTIVE BRANCH
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Be a natural born citizen
35 years old
U.S. President for 14 years.
DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT Carry out federal laws
Recommend new laws
Direct national defense and foreign policy
Perform ceremonial duties
MORE THINGS… President is commander-in-chief of the army, navy, and state militias.
Makes treaties with foreign powers- Need 2/3 Senate to agree
Chooses ambassadors, ministers, consuls, judges of federal court- need approval of Senate.
Power to veto bill- two thirds vote of both houses can override rge veto.
Congress has power to remove the president—
1. Impeached by the House of Representatives
2. Tried by the Senate
3. To be convicted must have 2/3 vote of the Senate
Top Related