Friday, October 12, 2018

President Trump’s Job



-  2116  -  -  Article II covers the executive branch of the government and defines the job of the President of the United States.   It gives the President six specific executive powers:
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-  President Trump’s approval rating is less than 40%, this week.  So, over 60% disapprove of his job.  But, how many know what is job is?  It is spelled out in the Constitution, Article II.
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--------------------- Article I  is Congress’ Job
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--------------------- Article II  is The President’s Job
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--------------------- Article III  is The Court’s Job
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-  Article II covers the executive branch of the government and defines the job of the President of the United States.  It says the nation’s executive power is vested in the President.  It gives the President the six specific powers:
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-  (1)  Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy and the state militias (National Guards).  The founding fathers wanted the head of the military to be a civilian.  To limit these presidential powers Congress can only declare war, raise and support armies, write the rules and regulations for the armed forces.  ( Of course, President’s have sent troops off to battle without war being declared.)
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-  (2)  The President is the boss of the federal bureaucracy.  The Executive branch employees 4,000,000 people, including active duty military.  Each principal office of the executive departments reports to the President.
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-  (3)  He grants reprieves and pardons.  Congress and the Courts cannot override him.  He is the chief forgiver.
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-  (4)  He makes treaties, but requires 2/3rd Senate approval in order to ratify them.  Most are not ratified and are simply called executive agreements with foreign governments.
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-  (5)  He nominates judges and ambassadors with advice and consent of the Senate.  The President submits 2,000 civilian and 30,000 military appointments to the Senate to confirm every year. He is currently working on finding  replacement for Nikki Haley who is leaving her post as ambassador to the United Nations.
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-  (6)  When the Senate is not in session, he can make recess appointments without their consent.
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In addition to the six powers the constitution details three responsibilities:
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-  (1)  Give Congress the state of the union.  The President plays a key role in legislation based on his recommendations and in signing bills into law.  Each new law requires Congress, Senate, and President signatures.
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-  (2)  He plays host to ambassadors and foreign dignitaries.  In effect, he is the nation’s head diplomat, and head of state.
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-  (3)  The President is to make certain that the laws are faithfully executed.  His job is to execute the laws.  Commanding the troops and executing the laws are the President’s most important responsibilities.
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