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Chapter 11: The Presidency The Paradox of the Presidency Great Power and Great Limits Who Can Become President? Article II, Section 1, of the Constitution sets forth the qualifications to be president. Must be 35 and a natural-born citizen. The Process of Becoming President Nomination by one of the two major parties Majority of the votes cast in the Electoral College If no candidate receives a majority of the electoral votes, the House will elect the president by voting state by state for a candidate. The Many Roles of the President Head of State Chief Executive The Powers of Appointment and Removal The Power to Grant Reprieves and Pardons The Many Roles of the President (cont.) Commander-in-Chief Wartime Powers War Powers Resolution Chief Diplomat Diplomatic Recognition Proposal and Ratification of Treaties Executive Agreements The Many Roles of the President (cont.) Chief Legislator Getting Legislation Passed Saying No to Legislation The Line-Item Veto Congress’ Power to Override Presidential Vetoes The Many Roles of the President (cont.) Other Presidential Powers Powers that Congress has bestowed on the president by statute (statutory powers) and those that are considered inherent powers. The President as Party Chief and Superpolitician The President as Chief of Party Constituencies and Public Approval Presidential constituencies Public approval “Going Public” for support Presidential Popularity Presidential Greatness The Executive Organization The Cabinet The Members of the Cabinet The Kitchen Cabinet Presidential Use of Cabinets The President’s Cabinet The Executive Organization Abuses of Executive Power and Impeachment No President Is Above the Law The Vice President The Vice President’s Job Strengthening the Ticket Supporting the President Presidential Succession The Twenty-fifth Amendment When the Vice Presidency Becomes Vacant Line of Succession to the Presidency of the United States Web Links Web Links