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12 Cards in this Set
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The president represents the U.S. at official funtions at home and overseas.
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Cheif of State
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The President runs the executive branch of the government and enforces the laws.
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Chief Executive
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The President directs and makes international treaties, such as the recent trade agreement with China.
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Chief Diplomat
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The President leads the armed forces and can order troops into batlle. But only Congress can officialy declare war.
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Commmander in Chief
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Only can pass legislation. But the President proposes legislation and signs bills into law or vetoes bills passed by Congress.
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Legislative Leader
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As the highest-ranking official in the country. the President leads the Political party.
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Party Leader
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The President creates policies and programs to keep the nations economy growing and prosperous.
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Economic Leader
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1)35 Years Old 2) Born in the U.S. 3) Lived in the U.S. for 14 years.
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Basic Requirements to be a President
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Powers aren't only given to the state and national governments. Also divided within federal government. 3 Branches have their powers divided up. This keeps 1 branch from abusing its powers.
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Separation of Powers
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Dividing powers between local, states and National. There are delegated, or specific powers. Also there are concurrent powers or shared powers.
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Federalsim
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The legislative Branch makes laws and has the power to impeach the president. They also can override a vero with 67% vote.
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Checks and Balances
I. Legislative |
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II. Has the power to sign and veto laws. Also appoints Supreme Court justices. Maked laws work. III. Interprets our laws, constitutional and unconstitutional.
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II. Executive
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