Wednesday, February 23, 2011

PART 6 - The Constitution of the Nation

Dear readers, Below is the second and last part of the executive branch for the constitution. Tomorrow, we will begin the judicial branch. Casey-pops

PART 6 - The Constitution of the Nation
Section 2 - Civilian Power over Military, Cabinet, Pardon Power, Appointments
Clause 1. The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the Nation, and of the Militia of the Districts when called into the actual service of the Nation; (s)he may require the opinion, in writing, of the principal officer in each executive department, 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 Nation.
Clause 2. The President shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present agree; and (s)he shall nominate, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint ambassadors, other public ministers, judges of the Supreme Court, and all other officers of the Nation, whose appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by law: but the Parliament 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.
Clause 3. The President shall have Power to fill all vacancies that may happen during a recess of the Senate, by granting commissions which shall expire at the end of the Senate’s next session.
Section 3 - State of the Nation, Convening Parliament
Clause 1. The President shall from time to time give to the Parliament information of the state of the Nation, and recommend to their consideration such measures as (s)he shall judge necessary and expedient; (s)he may, on extraordinary occasions, convene both Houses, or either of them; (s)he shall receive ambassadors and other public ministers; (s)he shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed, and shall grant commissions all officers of the Nation.
Section 4 - Disqualification
Clause 1. The President, Vice President and all civil officers of the Nation, shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, or other crimes and felonies.

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