Q. What are some of the duties of the President?
A. I. He is Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United
States.
II. And of the Militia of the several States when called into the actual service of the United States.
III. He has power to grant reprieves and pardons for offences against the United States, except in cases of impeachment.
IV. He has power to make treaties when two-thirds of the Senate present concur.
V. He nominates, and, by and with the consent of the Senate of the
United States, appoints Ambassadors, Public Ministers, Consuls,
Judges of the United States Courts, and all other United States
officers not otherwise provided for.
VI. He may fill all vacancies that happen during recess of the Senate, by granting commissions that expire at the close of the next session.
VII. He must from time to time give to Congress information in regard to the condition of affairs in the United States, and recommend such measures as he deems expedient. For further duties, see Constitution of the United States, Art. II.
VICE-PRESIDENT.
I. The Vice-President is President of the United States Senate, and has a vote only in case of a tie.