Presidential Powers and Duties

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Presidential Powers and Duties

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Being President of the United States(One of the
most important and powerful jobs in the world)

• The Presidents duties can be divided into 3
  groups

Executive Powers Judicial Powers Legislative Powers
In enforcing laws In working with the court system In working with Congress
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Presidential Executive Powers(in enforcing the
countries laws)

• Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces (Army,
  Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard). Some
  of these powers are shared with Congress though.
  The President can send troops to other countries,
  but only Congress can officially declare war. He
  can also remove military leaders from power if he
  wants to.
• Makes treaties with other nations (but, they must
  be approved by Congress).
• Official responsibilities and duties as the head
  of state.
• Appoints people to government positions (cabinet
  members, ambassadors to other countries, people
  in some general government jobs, etc).
• Enforces the countries laws.

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Presidential Judicial Powers(in working with the
court system)

• Appoints all federal judges, marshals, and U.S.
  attorneys. The Senate must approve of these
  appointments.
• Enforces all federal court decisions.
• Can grant reprieves and pardons to anyone whos
  committed a crime against the United States.

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Presidential Legislative Powers(in working with
Congress)

• Suggest new laws to Congress.
• Approves or disapproves of laws passed by
  Congress. If he approves - it becomes a law. If
  he disapproves it s called a veto.
• Can call special meetings or sessions of
  Congress.
• Can stop sessions of Congress (has never been
  done).

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