SECTION. 2. Civilian Power over Military, Cabinet, Pardon Power, Appointments
The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States; he may require the Opinion, in writing, of the principal Officer in each of the executive Departments, upon any Subject relating to the Duties of their respective Offices, and he shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.
He shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur; and he shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States, whose Appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by Law: but the Congress may by Law vest the Appointment of such inferior Officers, as they think proper, in the President alone, in the Courts of Law, or in the Heads of Departments.
The President shall have Power to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate, by granting Commissions which shall expire at the End of their next Session.
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this would indicate just how much power the President has in government. What greater power could one man ask for than the power to pardon another human being of any and every crime that man has committed against the U.S.
it also declares that he is the President of the united states not of the people of the united states. in other words he acts in the name of the states rather than in the name of the people.
The one little word that bothers me here is "MAY" and the phrase "they think proper" -- leaves to much room for poor judgement, as shown in history. I feel when making policy reguarding country and the people who pay for such actions, we should have more of a say in the matter. This, i feel should be considered in an admendment addition.
He shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur; and he shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States, whose Appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by Law: but the Congress may by Law vest the Appointment of such inferior Officers, as they think proper, in the President alone, in the Courts of Law, or in the Heads of Departments.
And i agree griper -- alot of power there that i don't think i realized before. But the will of the people has to be considered the fourth branch of government and history has shown anger and their voice can surpress his will. But that was history and doesn't apply to today's leaders.
I remember a few appointments being filled during the Senate recess. Great move on Bushes part knowing that common sense, in a candidate, would be challenged by the Libs in the senate.
the people, themselves, sharky, have very little power. and what power they actually possess is found in the power of the vote. and the people do a very poor job of wielding the power as they should.
proof:
look at all of the career politicians holding office.
if Obama was afraid of the power of the people he would not have admitted to accepting a single term and doing so, thinking he would leave office after doing a good job.
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