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Section Two of Article Two of the Constitution
"Military Powers: The President shall be commander in chief of the army and navy of the united states, and of the militia of the several states, when called into the actual service of the United States; he may require the opinion, in writing, of the principle officer in each of the executive departments, upon any subject relating to the duties of their respective offices, and he shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, except in the cases of impeachment."
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Chief of the Executive Branch?
The expressed powers of the President of the United States (Chief Executive) are set down in Article II of the Constitution. The major function of the executive branch is to enforce the laws.The powers are of two sorts: those exercised alone without legislative approval and those that require consent of the Senate or House.
Which branch of government amends the Constitution of the US?
The Legislative Branch amends the Constitution, but not alone. Three-quarters of the states must ratify a proposed amendment.
What allows presidents to interpret the Constitution to extend their authority over foreign policy and their ability to use the country's military?
Presidents are NOT allowed to interpret the constitution and they are the Commander in Chief of the military. To use the military they need permission of Congress and can't just put them somewhere. The Sec. of State is the principal person involved with foreign policy and any treaties have to be approved by Congress before they go into effect. The constitution provides for a system of checks and balances to make sure no branch is more powerful than another. The president is not a king deciding issues alone.
Which branch can appoint judges and ambassadors?
The President (Executive branch) nominates US Supreme Court justices, federal judges and ambassadors with the "advice and consent" of the Senate (Legislative branch). That means the Senate has to approve whomever the President selects for them to receive a commission.United States Constitution, Article II, Section 2, Paragraph 2:"He shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur; and he shall nominate, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, judges of the Supreme Court, and all other officers of the United States, whose appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by law: but the Congress may by law vest the appointment of such inferior officers, as they think proper, in the President alone, in the courts of law, or in the heads of departments. "The President shall have power to fill up all vacancies that may happen during the recess of the Senate, by granting commissions which shall expire at the end of their next session."
Which is not true of the formal amendment process?
the president alone can make any changes
