Question

section 7: executive branch powers
list 5 powers of the president of the united states and the requirements.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

requirements:
a ______________ born citizen.

• ______ on u.s. soil
• or by parents who are ______________

at least ______ years old
a resident for ______ years.

Explanation:

For the powers, these are well - established powers of the U.S. President from the U.S. Constitution and political science knowledge. The Commander - in - Chief role gives control over the military. The veto power is a check on Congress. Appointment power shapes the federal bureaucracy and judiciary. Pardoning power is an executive clemency power. Foreign policy conduct is a key executive function. For the requirements, the U.S. Constitution Article II, Section 1 sets the qualifications: natural - born (either born on U.S. soil or to U.S. citizen parents), at least 35 years old, and a resident for 14 years.

Answer:

Powers of the U.S. President:

1. Commander - in - Chief of the armed forces.
2. Can veto legislation passed by Congress.
3. Appoints federal judges, ambassadors, and other high - ranking officials.
4. Can grant pardons for federal offenses.
5. Conducts foreign policy (e.g., negotiating treaties, though treaties need Senate approval).

Requirements for U.S. President:

• A natural born citizen.
• Born on U.S. soil
• Or by parents who are U.S. citizens
• At least 35 years old
• A resident for 14 years.