Purely an artistic decision. And not all presidents are facing any particular direction. Jefferson faces forward on the new 5¢ pieces issued starting in 2006 as do many of the images on Presidential $1 coins, for example.
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There are two ways to change the Constitution of the United States, formally and informally. There are several ways to informally change the Constitution. One example is Article I, Section 8, Clause 18. It is known as the "elastic clause" because it "stretches" the power of Congress. This gives Congress the power to pass laws considered "necessary and proper" for carrying out the other powers of Congress. The development of political parties, political custom, and tradition are also informal ways to change the Constitution. For example, the Constitution says nothing about the President's Cabinet to help him/her make decisions. This was begun by Washington and developed over the years by presidents who felt they needed special advisors for various subjects. The Amendment process is the formal way to change the Constitution. An amendment may be proposed by two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress or by a convention called by Congress at the request of two-thirds of the state legislatures. Ratification of an amendment takes three-fourths of the states to approve.
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Benjamin Franklin's picture in the Pennsylvania Gazette, stating "Join or Die"
The president can veto bills that are proposed to him, address Congress formally, and appoint justices to the USSC that are favorable to his political views and can use judicial review over Congress.
Impeachment is the functional embodiment of sovereign rule of the people as exercised through Congress' Constitutional mandate. Impeachment confers upon the Congress one of the ultimate powers of checks and balances in the ability to remove presidents, justices and civil servants.
Congress overriding a presidential veto with a 2/3 vote
He has to find another choice for the position.
Having the ability to veto a congressional bill is an example of a president's executive power. It is also a demonstration of the separation of powers as well as checks and balances.
Having the ability to veto a congressional bill is an example of a president's executive power. It is also a demonstration of the separation of powers as well as checks and balances.
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Yes, which is the whole point of it. The President does not have the authority to declare war; only Congress can do that. The President does have the authority to begin emergency operations overseas, but must obtain approval of Congress for any operations lasting longer than 90 days.This, like other limitations on executive authority, only have any effect when the President obeys them or Congress enforces them. For example, the recent debacles in Libya and Syria were not approved by Congress, but the President did them anyway. Congress would have been within their rights to impeach the President, but did not do so, rendering this law essentially moot.
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President Vetoing a law passed by congressCongress overriding a Presidents VetoThe court can declare congressional and presidential acts to be unconstitutional. Congress can override a president's veto. The president appoints supreme court judges.In the American Government, when the President vetoes something, it gets sent back to Congress to be reviewed again and Congress can override that if they believe the President's decision is unfair.
The ability to collect taxes in an example of a concurrent power. This is a right that is given to Congress and is stated in the US Constitution.
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