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What statement accurately describes one constitutional restriction on presidential power?
The constitution limits presidents to two four-year terms in office. Apex
What are the four special duties of the president?
sign or veto legislation, command the armed forces, convene or adjorn congress, and pardons
What kind of session can the president call?
Yes, the President has the power to call Congress back into session after they have voted to adjourn in order to consider some pressing matter. He can also call just the Senate back to consider a treaty of appointment he makes. This power is granted under Article II, Section 3, clause 2. The constitution says that the president can convene congress under extraordinary circumstances for as long as he sees fit. Special sessions were called fairly often before the Senate and House began meeting for most of the year, but has only occurred four times since the 20th Amendment was ratified. The 20th Amendment calls for the first session of Congress to begin on January 3 each year. In recent years, the Senate and House have been authorized to call their own special sessions after Congress adjourns.
What are three reasons that a vice president have go on to become a president?
1. The president passes away. 2. The president is convicted of abuse of power and is removed from office or he/she is removed because he/she had done a high crime, like theft. 3. The president is impeached by 2/3 vote in Congress.
Who has power in the executive branch of government?
The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America. He shall hold his Offi ce during the Term of four Years, and, together with the Vice President, chosen for the same Term, be elected, as follows:
