Title: What the President Can and Cannot Do | Lauren Ratliff Santoro
Headings: What the President Can and Cannot Do
What the President Can and Cannot Do
When you elect a President, what can he/she do?
Expressed Powers
Implied Powers
When considering presidential power, here are a few other things to consider
Other Presidential Powers
How is a President removed from office?

Content: Once power and responsibility is delegated to the President, it is not easily taken back. The modern presidency is the strongest in United States history. When considering presidential power, here are a few other things to consider
Other Presidential Powers
Executive
Recommend department budgets (delegated)
Public Opinion
Represent the will of the public
Shape national agenda
Political Party
Implement party priorities
Shape the agenda of the party
Symbolic party head
Who is eligible to become President? ( Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution)
‘Natural born citizen’ or citizen of the United States ( yes, this includes Ted Cruz)
At least 35 years old
Resided in the U.S. for at least 14 years
President can serve two terms (22 nd Amendment)
How is a President removed from office? Impeachment for conviction of treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors (Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution)
In case of death, resignation, or temporary disability, the vice president becomes president (25 th Amendment)
Certainly, the office of the presidency is an influential one, but it is not unlimited – most presidential powers are checked by other branches of government. The President may have the appointment authority, but bitter confirmation battles over Merrick Garland and Loretta Lynch remind us that this authority is not absolute. In my opinion, the areas that present the greatest potential for presidential abuse reside in the executive order, privilege, and agreement powers. With these implied powers, presidents can act unilaterally without (initially) needing congressional approval in broad executive, legislative, and diplomatic capacities. I believe that this is where the character of a presidential candidate enters into the decision calculus. Before you cast your vote for the next President of the United States, I think it is important to ask: