Power and Function of American President

In America, there is presidential form of government. The president is responsible for making policies

and accountable to nation. Iin th word , the American prsident are  msot powerful. All powers are vested in the president.

The American president enjoys the following  powers which are discussed as under:

Executive Powers

President exercises executive powers in followings ways:

1. The President is the head of national administration.
2. He is responsible for the enforcement of all laws and treaties with foreign states.
3. He is the supreme commander of the armed forces of U.S.A .He is responsible for the defense of the country.
4. He is fully authorized to remove the federal officials in his own directions except the judges of the supreme court who can not be removed only by impeachment.

Legislative Powers

Under certain conventions, president’s role in legislation becomes extensive. Some of his legislative power may be summed up as follows:

1. He cannot summon the ordinary session of the Congress but can summon extra-ordinary session under special condition.
2. He can send message and proposal to the congress on important issue.
3. He has also the veto powers and can veto the bills passed by congress.
4. In important matters pertaining to foreign affairs, he may even consult the leaders of the others parties as well.

Financial Powers

The president is the general manager of the financial affairs of the government , yet in actual practice the president directs and controls finance. It is under the direct supervision of president that the budged is formulated by the bureau of budget . The American president has too much powers in order to the finances.

Judicial Powers

The president of the United State enjoys the power to grant pardon and reprieve to all of fenders convicted for the breach of federal laws. He can not forgive a person who has been convicted by impeachment, or for offences against the law of the state. The president appoints the judges  of the supreme court with the consent of Senate.

Impeachment of President

Even before the normally expiry, he can be removed by impeachment . impeachment with begin  in the House of Representative. If sufficient evidence is produced, the House will draft a Bill of Impeachment. If the Senate , approves the bill by two third majority of its member , the president will stand removed from office