The second Article of the US Constitution explains the powers and responsibilities of the executive branch of the government.

It describes who can be president and vice president and how they are to be elected, including the electoral college. Of special note here is the idea that the STATES are the ones who elect a president, not individuals in the states. That is the primary reason for the electoral college.

Section 2 describes the powers of the president: commander in chief of the Army and Navy and the militia of several states. He has the power to make treaties (with a 2/3 approval of the Senate); and the power to nominate and appoint ambassadors, judges and officers of the United States. He also can fill any vacancies that occur during the recess of the Senate.

Section 3 indicates that the president may also convene and adjourn both houses of the legislature, if need be. He also has the power to enforce the laws passed by the Congress.

That's all. Those are the ONLY powers that the president has. No others.

Section 4 describes that he shall be removed from office upon conviction of treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors. (NOTE: Penciled in the version I got from the internet was: "Unless the president is named Clinton.")

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