Chief Roles
Chief of state
The head of the government. Symbol of the country and representative of the people
What is it
the body of elector chosen from each state to elect the president and vice president of the U.S.
National Security Powers
Serves as Commander in Chief of armed forces. Makes treaties with other nations. Nominates ambassadors. Receives ambassadors of other nations, and thus recognizes those lands as official countries
What is impeachment
President's powers are suspended, and the Constitutional Court decides whether or not the President should be removed from office.
What is a veto
The president's constitutional power to turn down acts of Congress. A presidential veto may be over-ridden with a two-thirds vote of each house of Congress
Chief executive
Given the executive powers of the country by the constitution. Most powerful office in the world. Has control of domestic and foreign affairs
How it works
the people of each state vote for the electors who then cast their votes on the people's behalf
What can commander they do as commander in chief of armed forces
Can authorize the use of troops overseas without declaring war. Needs approval of Congress to declare war officially
Step 1
Must commit a high crime or misdemeanor
Pocket veto
A presidential veto of legislation wherein the president takes no formal action on a bill. If Congress adjourns within ten days of passing a bill, and the president does not sign it, the bill is considered to be vetoed.
Chief administrator
Director of entire federal government
Number of electors
equal to the number of seats in Congress; proportional to the population of the states
Legislative Powers
Presents information on the state of the union to Congress. Recommends legislation to Congress. Calls Congress to special sessions. Approves laws passed by Congress
Step 2
House of Representatives votes Articles of Impeachment by a single majority vote
Line item veto
The power to veto certain items from a bill without vetoing the entire thing. (ruled unconstitutional)
Chief diplomat
Main creator of foreign policy. Has large influence in world economies, social affairs and conflicts
How electors vote
they each get one vote; vote on behalf of the people for the presidential candidate; "winner gets all" in most states --> gets all the electoral votes from a state he/she won
Administrative Powers
¨Take care that the laws be faithfully executed ̈ Article II, Section 3. Makes appointments, with agreement of Senate. Approves laws written by Congress
Step 3
Trial is held in the Senate with the Chief Justice presiding- 2/3 majority vote to remove the president
Legislative Veto
The ability of congress to override a presidential declaration. Although the War Powers Resolution asserts this authority, there is reason to believe that, if challenged, the Supreme Court would find legislative veto in violation of the doctrine of separation of powers.
Commander in chief
Leader of the armed forces. Oversees all military personnel and has control over use of military arsenal when needed
Minimum number of electoral votes a state can have
3
Judicial Powers
Grants reprieves and pardons for federal crimes. Appoints Federal judges, with agreement of majority of Senate
Step 4
The only punishment Congress can give is removal from office which results in the loss of all benefits. He must be tried in court in order for there to be any further punishment.
What happens after a veto
Congress can override the veto by a two-thirds vote of both chambers, whereupon the bill becomes law. If Congress prevents the bill's return by being adjourned during the 10-day period, and the president does not sign the bill, a "pocket veto" occurs and the bill does not become law.