THE PRESIDENCY. Today We are Focusing on THE PRESIDENT (Executive Branch/National Level)
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THE PRESIDENCY
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Today We are Focusing on THE PRESIDENT (Executive Branch/National Level)
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Military Powers The president is the
commander-in-chief (big boss) of the American military.
However, our Constitution says that only Congress has the power to declare war.
War Powers Act of 1973: President cannot send troops into action for more than 60 days without Congressional authorization or a declaration of war.
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Appointment Power The president has a lot of responsibility. For
each thing he is responsible for, he has a primary advisor. There are 15 of these advisors total, as a group they are called the cabinet.
Each of these 15 advisors has the title of Secretary and is in charge of a particular Department. For example, Secretary Gates is in charge of the Department of Defense.
The head of the Department of Justice is special, he/she is called the Attorney General.
Each cabinet members is nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
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Other Powers President can veto
(refuse to sign) legislation passed by Congress, but Congress can override his veto with a 2/3s vote in the House and Senate
President can pardon any criminal who has been convicted of a federal crime.
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Summary:The President is the executive branch. He is the commander of the military, can appoint people to work for him (the cabinet), can veto laws, and pardon criminals.