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| What does Article II say? |
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| "Executive Power shall be invested in a President . . ." |
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| What is the President's main job? |
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| To execute, or carry out, the laws passed by Congress. |
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What powers does the Constitution give to the President?
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- veto bills passed by Congress
- call Congress into special session
- serve as commander in chief of the armed forces
- receive leaders and other officials of foreign countries
- make treaties with other countries (w/ Senate approval).
- appoint heads of executive agencies, federal court judges, ambassadors, and other top government officials (w/ Senate approval)
- pardon or reduce the penalties against people convicted of federal crimes
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| What does the Constitution require the president to give Congress information about? |
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| The "state of the union" to give several speeches to Congress each year. |
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| State of the Union address each year. |
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| What happens in the State of Union? |
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| The president comes before a gathering of all members of Congress to discuss the most important issues facing the nation and describe the new program of legislation he would like Congress to take up. |
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| What are the Powers and Duties of the President? |
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