Directions: Article II, Sections 2 and 3 of the Constitution state the President’s powers and duties. Place a check mark next to the powers and duties given to the President by the Constitution. (10 pts.) 1. The President must give a “State of the Union” report to Congress.
2. The President appoints the Vice President.
3. The President is commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
4. The President appoints ambassadors with the approval of the Senate.
5. The President may pardon impeached government officials.
6. The President carries out the laws of the country.
7. The President has Congress greet visiting ambassadors.
8. The President may make treaties with the approval of the Senate.
9. The President commissions officers in the armed forces.
10. The President can break diplomatic relations with foreign countries.