The powers of the president of united state

The United States of America has been a republic since 1783, when the Revolutionary War was
won. Before that, we were subjects of Great Britain, a monarchy. Men from each of the 13 states
formed the Congress that was meant to govern the states in the new nation's best interests.
However, they had no leader, and each state's government chose to serve their own interests
rather than those of the nation as a whole. There was no unity.
The men of that first congress created a new plan for the government. They called it "The
Constitution of the United States of America." The Constitution laid out how the government
should work. It also stated that one man should be the leader, and that people from every state
would help to choose him. He is chosen through voting, and he is called the president. The
U.S.A. elected its first president, George Washington, in 1787. The president and vice president
continue to be the only government officials in the United States who are elected by and
represent the entire nation.
There are rules for who can become president. According to the U.S. Constitution, to become
president an individual must be at least 35 years old, a natural-born citizen (born here), and a
U.S. resident for 14 years prior to election. In reality, an American must meet several additional
"requirements" to become president, such as owning considerable wealth and having strong
political clout as he or she battles other candidates through the long election process. Those most
likely to win the presidency are former vice presidents, well-known senators, and governors of
major states. Individuals who have been leaders in the military, served as governors of smaller
states, or made a name for themselves nationally in other ways are also strong contenders. All
that is worthless, however, if one doesn't have the backing of a major political party. Like it or
not, that's how the system works.
Every President recites the oath of office at his inauguration: "I do solemnly swear that I will
faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability,
preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States."
In other word the power of president can be identified as The President of the United States has
numerous powers, including those explicitly granted by Article II of the Constitution, implicit
powers, powers granted by Acts of Congress, and enormous influence and soft power from his
position of leader of the United States.
Powers of State: Because the United States is a presidential system, the president fulfills the
roles of head of state and head of government, President has the power to receive other foreign
heads of state, such as the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
or the Chancellor of Germany in official ceremonies. As head of state, the President has the
power to offer diplomatic recognition of other states. This is most commonly done through an
exchange of ambassadors between the two countries.

Executive powers: the president has broad powers to manage national affairs and the workings
of the federal government. The president can issue rules, regulations, and instructions called
executive orders, which have the binding force of law upon federal agencies but do not require
congressional approval. The president is also responsible for preparing the Budget of the United
States, although the Congress must approve it
Powers related to Legislation: The President has several options when a bill arrives on his desk
from Congress. Presidents must approve all of a bill or none of it, they do not have the ability to
veto only selected parts. Much of the legislation dealt with by Congress is drafted at the initiative
of the executive branch. In annual and special messages to Congress, the president may propose
legislation he believes is necessary. The most important of these is the annual State of the Union
address. To improve their working relationships with Congress, presidents in recent years have
set up an Office of Legislative Affairs. Presidential aides keep abreast of all important legislative
activities.
Powers of Appointment: The President of the United States has several different appointment
powers. Before getting office, the President-elect must appoint more than 6,000 new federal
positions. The appointments range from top officials at U.S. government agencies, to the White
House Staff, and members of the United States diplomatic corps. Many, but not all, of these
positions are appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the United States Senate.
In the past, Presidents had the power to appoint all members of the United States civil service.
Executive clemency: the United States Constitution gives the President the power of clemency.
The two most commonly used clemency powers are those of pardon and commutation. A pardon
is an official forgiveness for an acknowledged crime this power can check the legislative and
judicial branches by altering punishment for crimes. Presidents can issue blanket amnesty which
forgives entire groups of people for a crime. The President can also commute a sentence which,
in effect, changes the punishment to time served. While the guilty party may be released from
custody or not have to serve out a prison term, all other punishments still apply.
Foreign affairs: Under the Constitution, the president is the federal official that is primarily
responsible for the relations of the United States with foreign nations. The president appoints
ambassadors, ministers, and consuls subject to confirmation by the Senate and receives foreign
ambassadors and other public officials. With the secretary of state, the president manages all
official contacts with foreign governments
Emergency Powers: Over the years, Presidents have claimed to have emergency powers in times
of crisis. These Inherent Powers have been used both at home and overseas. The most common
use of emergency powers is to declare a state of emergency which allows the Federal Emergency
Management Agency to bypass normal administrative and jurisdictional rules. Declarations of
emergency can also provide special federal aid.

Executive Privilege: Executive privilege gives the President the ability to withhold information
from the public, Congress, and the courts in matters of national security
Constraints on Presidential power: Because of the vast array of presidential roles and
responsibilities, coupled with a conspicuous presence on the national and international scene,
political analysts have tended to place great emphasis on the president's powers. The size and
intractability of many of the problems that presidents have to deal with, the workload and the
limitations of time at their disposal as provide major constraints on present power. Each new
president who takes offices that finds a period of optimism and good will on behalf of the public
and the media.
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Two specific events are Boston Athletic Association and Independence Day Celebration.
Boston Athletic Association is established in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association is a nonprofit organization with a mission of managing athletic events and promoting a healthy lifestyle
through sports, especially running. The Boston Marathon, as the race would later become known,
was held on April 19, 1897 with a starting field of 15 runners. Ten participants finished the
inaugural run, which began in Ashland, Mass., and the race to Boston has been held in every
subsequent year. In addition to its indisputable position as the worlds oldest annual marathon,
Boston is widely regarded as one of the worlds most prestigious road races. The Boston
Marathon is held on Patriots Day (third Monday in April). The centennial Boston Marathon was
on April 15, 1996 and drew one of the worlds largest fields of finishers (35,868). The Boston
Athletic Association Board of Governors is comprised from a diverse group of experienced
Boston-based professionals who volunteer their time to the B.A.A. The Board oversees many of
the decisions the Association makes, including the addition of new partners, new programs, and
new events. As the B.A.A. continues to evolve into an Association for all seasons, each
enterprise must receive Board approval before it takes flight. The Board stands in firm support of
the mission statement of the Association.
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Independence Day Celebration is is one of the most exciting places to be to celebrate the nation's
birthday. Where better than in its capital.
The parade showcases more then 100 marching units stepping out at noon along Constitution
Avenue. When that's over, popular music groups entertain from mid-afternoon until the
fireworks. The National Symphony Orchestra, with guest stars and soloists, performs at 8 p.m.
The fireworks show begins around 9:20 pm over the Washington Monument grounds.
Thousands congregate along the National Mall to watch the spectacular fireworks light up the
DC sky.
America's National Independence Day Parade takes place annually on July 4th at 11:45 am in
Washington, D.C., on Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th Street before a street audience of
hundreds of thousands of spectators. The Parade consists of invited bands, fife and drum corps,
floats, military and specialty units, giant balloons, equestrian, drill teams, VIP's, national
dignitaries, and celebrity participants. The Parade is a major national event which seeks to draw
the attention of Americans to the real meaning for the holiday. It is a patriotic, flag-waving, red
white and blue celebration of America's birthday!

The Parade is co-hosted by the National Park Service and produced by Diversified Events, which
is under contract to the National Park Service.
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