 He or she lays down, along with the Prime Minister and the Cabinet, the state's general policy and oversees its implementation, represents Egypt in foreign relations and has the power to ratify treaties, can issue decrees having the force of law when the House of Representatives is in recess and such decrees is subject for approval by the House after resuming its sessions at the end of the recess and acts as the supreme commander of the armed forces.He or she has also the power of pardon, and exercise necessary powers in times of emergencies.Article 141 of the Egyptian Constitution establishes the requirements one must meet in order to become president.