Executive Powers

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Chapter 14

• Section 2

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Executive Powers

• The oath of office demonstrates the Presidents
  resolve to upholding the Constitution.
• The President also makes sure that the laws are
  faithfully executed.
• The President also interprets the laws.

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Ordinance Power

• The President has the power to issue executive
  orders which have the effect of laws.
• The ordinance power is the power to issue
  executive orders.

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Appointment Power

• The President has the power to name top-ranking
  officers of the Federal Government.
• The President nominates someone and the Senate
  must approve with a majority.
• Federal officials in States are usually left up
  to the Senator who is in power from that State.

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Removal Power

• The President can remove anyone he appointed
  without Senate approval except for Supreme Court
  Justices.
• Most times the people resign instead of being
  removed.