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 Be a natural born citizen  35 years old  U.S. President for 14 years.

 Carry out federal laws  Recommend new laws  Direct national defense and foreign policy  Perform ceremonial duties

 President is commander-in-chief of the army, navy, and state militias.  Makes treaties with foreign powers- Need 2/3 Senate to agree  Chooses ambassadors, ministers, consuls, judges of federal court- need approval of Senate.  Power to veto bill- two thirds vote of both houses can override rge veto.  Congress has power to remove the president—  1. Impeached by the House of Representatives  2. Tried by the Senate  3. To be convicted must have 2/3 vote of the Senate