What are the major powers and duties of the president?

Question

Is the modern presidency is more powerful than the framers of the Constitution intended it to be? Why or why not?

Answer 1

"The President serves as the chief executive and head of the executive branch of the United States government. Article Two of the United States Constitution establishes the President as the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces and enumerates powers specifically granted to the President, including the power to sign into law bills passed by both houses of the Legislature, to create a Cabinet of advisors, to grant pardons or reprieves, and, with the "advice and consent" of the United States Senate, to make treaties and appoint officers, ambassadors, and judges (to include Justices of the Supreme Court). Article Two also defines a Presidential term at four years; subsequently, the Twelfth Amendment (1804) revised the procedure for electing the President and the Twenty-second Amendment (1951) established Presidential term limits."

And yes, the president is far more powerful than the constitution itself allows :[

Answer 2

The modern presidency, starting with FDR, has become more powerful, but still under the restrictions of the Constitution. Some of the powers include the veto, war powers (sending in troops for 60 days or less without authorization from Congress), and then you have roles like Chief Diplomat and some ceremonial roles as well. The President signs or vetoes bills Congress has written, and if bill becomes law, the executive branch makes it happen.

Answer 3

Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces.

Answer 4

To uphold the law and protect the constitution
Commander and chief of the armed forces
Chief executive, signs off on laws congress passes or vetoes them.
Protect the American people
Deal w/ foreign policy

That's about it...

Answer 5

commander in chief of the military, to enforce laws enacted by congress. Appoint judges to the judiciary.

Answer 6

For this president the duties are to lie and steal. (So he thinks.)

Answer 7

well for Bush it has been to create war...murder our young naive 18 year olds who are just being patriotic

Answer 8

Mostly he be laughin bout stickin it to da black man. But my greatest goal is to get wid Luara bush.

Answer 9

APPARENTLY THE MAJOR DUTIES IS TO **** EVERYTHING UP!!