be a natural born citizen 35 years old u.s. president for 14 years

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Page 1: Be a natural born citizen  35 years old  U.S. President for 14 years

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Be a natural born citizen

35 years old

U.S. President for 14 years.

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DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT Carry out federal laws

Recommend new laws

Direct national defense and foreign policy

Perform ceremonial duties

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MORE THINGS… President is commander-in-chief of the army, navy, and state militias.

Makes treaties with foreign powers- Need 2/3 Senate to agree

Chooses ambassadors, ministers, consuls, judges of federal court- need approval of Senate.

Power to veto bill- two thirds vote of both houses can override rge veto.

Congress has power to remove the president—

1. Impeached by the House of Representatives

2. Tried by the Senate

3. To be convicted must have 2/3 vote of the Senate