Article II of the Constitution Presidential Powers

Clause 1: Command of Military/ Opinions of Cabinet Secretaries/ Pardons The President can : - Be Commander in Chief of the army/ Navy of the U.S./ Militia of several states - Require the Opinion, in writing,of the principal Officer in each executive Department. - This happens when any subject relating to their duties comes up. - In cases of impeachments, he has the power to Grant Reprieves and Pardons of Offense. - This does NOT mean he can declare war. - Only the senate can declare war.

Clause 2: Advice and Consent The President can replace anyone at the Senate if the are absent. He has the power to make Treaties, if 2/3 of the Senate agrees. He can appoint any officers or advisors( with the advice and consent of the Senate.) But, if the Senate does not approve, they can appoint other people to Higher officers that they think are proper.

Clause 3: Recess Appointments The president can appoint(with the consent of Senate): - Judges -Ministers -Ambassadors -Other Officers -Consuls The president can make treaties, but they are not effective until until approved by 2/3 of the Senate. The president has to faithfully commit to the laws

Clause 4: Disqualification All officers of the United states can be removed if convicted of: -Treason -Bribery -Other high crimes ( More than likely the Vice- President will take his place, but not always.) (The Constitution)

The Do’s and Don’t of the President’s Power Can: Serve Commander in Chief of Armed Forces Can appoint head of each department Grant pardons for crimes Make Treaties w/ the consent of the Senate Appoint Officers Fill in vacancies for Senate Officers when Senate is not in session Can call either House on Congress into session Can receive Ambassadors of other countries Commissions all officers of the United States Sees that the laws are enforced

Works Cited Mount, Steve. "Article 2- The Exectutive Branch." The United States Constitution. Steve Mount, April, Web. 2 Dec