Presidential duties/ powers

-The president delivers a state of the Union message to Congress soon after that body convenes each year. That message is delivered to the nations lawmakers and importantly to the American people as well.

-The president also has the power to call special sessions of congress; to adjourn congress if it's two houses cannot agree for that purpose; to receive the diplomatic representatives of other governments; to insure the proper execution of all federal laws.

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President powers and duties

(Clause 1)

Military, Civil powers: The president, a civilian, heads the nations armed forces, a key element in the constitutions insistence on civilian control of the military. The presidents power to "require the opinion, in writing" provides the constitutional basis for the cabinet.

(Clause 2)

Treaties, appointments: The president has the sole power to make treaties; to become effective, a treaty must be approved by a two-thirds vote in the senate.

(Clause 3)

Recess appointments: When the senate is not in session, appointments that require senate consent can be made by the president on a temporary basis, as "recess appointments."

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