A general limitation of the power of the president is the possibility of impeachment.
President is the head of the executive branch of the government.
Further ExplanationExecutive branch of government The executive branch of government is headed by the president who is elected by citizens of a country or nation who have attained the voting age. The executive branch is also composed of the cabinet and the vice president.Roles of the President President is the head of stateThe president is responsible of enforcing laws that have been made by the legislature.He/she is the commander in chief of the armed forcesThe president veto laws He/she deals with international relations.Proposing a budget President appoints federal judges, ambassadors and the cabinet among others Establishing foreign policies, etc.
However, the Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the president from becoming too powerful.
For example, a limitation on the president's power to appoint ambassadors is that the Senate must approve them.
Other branches of governmentJudiciary Judiciary is a branch of government that is headed by the Supreme Court headed by judges. The major role of the judiciary is to interpret the constitution and also review laws.This branch is the least democratic since its members stay in their position for a very long period of time and may not always reflect the will of people. Legislature This is the branch of government that is headed by the Congress.The major role of the legislature is to make Law and also amending them. The congress is divided into the senate and the House of Representatives.
Keywords: Branches of government, Executive, the president
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Level: High school
Subject: History
Topic: Governments
Sub-topic: Executive branch of government
