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Reading Guide: Article II of the U.S.

Constitution
Overview
Article II outlines the structure, powers, and responsibilities of the Executive Branch,
primarily focusing on the presidency.
Key Sections and Concepts
1. Section 1: The Presidency
o Executive Power: Establishes that the executive power is vested in
the President.
o Term of Office: Specifies a four-year term, and mentions the Electoral
College.
o Eligibility: Details requirements for presidency (natural-born citizen,
age at least 35, residency for 14 years).
o Succession: Discusses the Vice President's role and succession.

2. Section 2: Powers of the President


o Commander-in-Chief: President's role as leader of the armed forces.

o Treaties and Appointments: Authority to make treaties (with Senate


consent) and appoint ambassadors, judges, and other officials.
o Pardons: The President's power to grant pardons for federal offenses.

3. Section 3: Duties of the President


o State of the Union: Obligation to inform Congress about the state of
the union.
o Recommendations: Power to recommend measures to Congress.

o Convene and Adjourn Congress: Authority to call special sessions


and adjourn Congress in certain situations.
o Receive Ambassadors: Role in recognizing foreign governments.

4. Section 4: Impeachment
o Grounds for Impeachment: Specifies that the President, Vice
President, and other civil officers can be impeached for treason,
bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.
Discussion Questions
1. Role of the President: What does it seem the framers intended to be the
role of the president?
2. Electoral College: How do you think the Electoral College system effects our
society?

3. Checks and Balances: How does Article II establish a system of checks and
balances with the other branches of government?

4. Impeachment: How does impeachment allow Congress to hold the president


accountable?

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