executive branch

what is the main role of the executive

to execute laws

who is the president's foreign affairs advisors

vice prez

what are the powers of the president

The Constitution explicitly assigns to the president the power to sign or veto legislation, command the armed forces, ask for the written opinion of his Cabinet, convene or adjourn Congress, grant reprieves and pardons, and receive ambassadors .

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The Constitution gives three eligibility requirements to be president: one must be 35 years of age, a resident "within the United States" for 14 years, and a "natural born Citizen," a term not defined in the Constitution

who can the president appoint

The President has the power to appoint federal judges, ambassadors, and other "principal officers" of the United States, subject to Senate confirmation of such appointments. "Principal officers" here includes ambassadors and Members of the Cabinet.

how can the president be remove from office

The President, Vice President and all civil officers of the United States, shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors

what is the role of the vice president

The V.P.'s Job: The only duty the U.S. Constitution assigns the Vice President is to act as presiding officer of the Senate. But the Vice President also serves as ceremonial assistant to the President and is an important part of the President's administration.

what is the president's involvement with Congress

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what is the president's role in foreign policy

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who does the president have to advise him

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President term

4 years

what is the main point of the executive branch

The executive branch of the U.S. government is responsible for enforcing laws; its power is vested in the President

presidential appointments

In the federal government of the United States, "advice and consent" is a power of the United States Senate — in this instance, the power to approve appointments by the President of the United States to public positions, including Cabinet secretaries, federal judges, and ambassadors.

what does the president have to do with military powers

Under Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, Congress has sole power "to declare war [and] grant letters of marque and reprisal." But Article II, Section 2 provides that "The president shall be Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States."

veto

a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making bod

treaty

a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries

foreign policy

a government's strategy in dealing with other nations.

executive order

a rule or order issued by the president to an executive branch of the government and having the force of law.

executive branch

the branch that enforces laws

pardon

forgive or excuse (a person, error, or offense).

who makes treaty

prez with senate approval