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- united states - Does the US President have the power to issue specific . . .
The President of the United States is, via the Secretary of State, the head of the State Department However, is there any mechanism for them to issue a specific order all the way down the chain of
- united states - Does the President have to take the oath of office . . .
The proper wording for the oath of office is prescribed in the Constitution: I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States Roberts had practiced for the ceremony carefully
- united states - What power does the Vice President really have . . .
The vice president does have a lot of soft power, traditionally this was focused on legislative lobbying, but more recently the vice president has become part of the leadership team similar to a cabinet member
- united states - Is there a legal way for US presidents to extend their . . .
This applies even if elections themselves are suspended for an emergency - the president's term is up when it's up, regardless of whether there's anyone else to take up the office Whether or not there's a illegal but effective way to stay president after two terms would be pure speculation
- united states - Does the US President have authority to rename a . . .
The President, and even the US Congress, cannot require that, as it would be a violation of the free speech rights of the author and publisher of the textbook The President can use an EO order to require all members of the Executive Branch of the government to use the new name, including any government publications, unless barred by law
- united states - Can the US president legally kill at will? - Politics . . .
The President of the United States is the most powerful person in the country, and possibly the world When he uses his official powers in any way, under the majority’s reasoning, he now will be insulated from criminal prosecution Orders the Navy’s Seal Team 6 to assassinate a political rival? Immune Organizes a military coup to hold onto
- united states - Have any previous US Presidents held a military parade . . .
In particular, this USA Today article claims: Soldiers march in presidential inaugural events, but it’s unclear if they have participated in a presidential birthday celebration Are there any recorded instances of a birthday celebration for a sitting US President that featured a prominent display of military force, such as a military parade?
- united states - Why is the US president commander-in-chief? - Politics . . .
The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States; he may require the Opinion, in writing, of the principal Officer in each of the executive Departments, upon any Subject relating to the Duties of their
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