Commander in chief of the Armed Forces
Leads the army and armed forces
(President may use armed forces to keep domestic peace)
President is commander in chief of the military. This is saying there is civilian control over the military.
As the commander in chief, he can send off the military into combat, but only congress has the power to declare war.
Difference between military action and declared war.
Last declared war - WWII
Every other military conflict that we have been in have been undeclared military action
Prez can: Negotiate treaties
He can negotiate them with a foreign government and sign them. But they do not have any effect unless the Senate consents or ratified the treaty.
This requires a ⅔ majority (supra-majority; more than the majority in the Senate. The reason is the US does not like being bound by treaties with a foreign country.
Prez can: Nominate
Preisdent can nominate individuals for the judicial branch and executive branch (supreme court justices, ambassadors, and a handful of other principal officers), but these people can not take office before senate agrees.
Prez can: Grant Pardons
The president may pardon for crimes against the us law, not against a state
Ex: Kim K made an argument to convince Mr. Trump to use his pardon power to release Alice Marie Johnson
He can not reprieves or pardon or an impeachment
This can not be reviewed of reversed.
But if he uses his power in obstruction of justice, that would be a problem for
This power acts a check on the judiciary.
Prez has: Removal Power
May remove those approved by the senate
Disability to perform duties of President
Vp may temporarily assume the duties of the office if the prez is in surgery, under anesthesia, not in his/her right mind.
(He/she may only resume by informing the Congress that no inabilities exist
Cabinet & VP may challenge the president's actions
Update congress on the state of the union
President from time to time has to give congress an update on the state of the union.
Back then, prez would send a letter to the congress with the updates of the state of the union. But that changed in the 21st century.
Prez decided it would be good to make the address to a joined session for congress.
Next state of the union is January 29th, 2019
Prez can: suggest legislation
when a bill is given to him, he can suggest to the congress how they can improve and then it will go through the billing process again. ft
Domestic Emoluments Clause
Foreign emolument Clause
Both: Gift or payment, can't take bribes or a suggestion of a bribe
He shall not receive any other emoluments within the country
Meant to avoid conflicts
The idea is no one of the US, can expect anything foerign.
Because if he did that, then that suggests that the president was going to do something the foreign government wants, not the people
Oath of Office
Oath taken by the president on the day he takes office, pledging to "faithfully execute" the office and "preserve, protect, and defend" the constitution.
You do not have to be a believer in god, you do not need to put your hand on the bible to become president.
George Washington added so help me god. Not necessary to say though.
Veto
A president's power to reject a bill passed by Congress, which prevents it from becoming law, in most cases
Commander in Chief
The President's role as leader of America's military forces.
Chief Executive
The job the President is doing when he carries out the laws, and acts as the "boss" of the various government departments and employees
Chief of State
A mostly ceremonial role filled by the President, where he acts as the representative of and living symbol for all Americans.
Ambassador
a person, appointed by the President and approved by Congress, who serves as America's representative in a foreign country
Cabinet
A group of people, picked by the President and approved by the Senate, who advise and assist the President in carrying out laws in their areas of expertise
Electoral College
Chosen by the people in a popular vote in each state, it is this group that elects the President; 270 of their votes are required to win
Impeachment
A process, begun in the House of Representatives, that charges a president with a "high crime or misdemeanor." If convicted, it can lead to removal from office.
Chief Diplomat/ Foreign Policy maker
The President's role as our main representative in our dealings with other countries.
Treaty
An agreement with another country. Negotiated by the President and his advisors, it must also be approved by the Senate before it gains the force of law.