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Article II. Phoebe Tabakin - Web Designer Conrad Kurowski - Groups Spokesperson Brian Doyle- Lead Researcher Juwan Sandiford - Constitutional Historian. The Main Idea of the Article. The Executive Branch
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Article II Phoebe Tabakin- Web Designer Conrad Kurowski- Groups Spokesperson Brian Doyle- Lead Researcher JuwanSandiford- Constitutional Historian
The Main Idea of the Article The Executive Branch Article two of the constitution describes all aspects of the executive branch including: President and VP Powers/Duties of President- For Ex: Commander in Chief, Nominates Judges Impeachment and removal
The Most Important Section/Clause The most important section/clause is section 2,clause 1. This clause describes the responsibilities of the president as a Commander in Chief of the US armed forces. Article 2,Section 2, clause 1 states,” He shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the US.”
Constitutional Principles Article 2 section 1 is related to Republicanism- (Indirect) Electors Article 2 section 1 is related to Checks and Balances- “Gifts” and set salary Article 2 section 2 is related to Separation of Powers- Commander in Chief Article 2 section 2 is related to Checks and Balances- 66% of Senate Article 2 section 4 is related to Checks and Balances- High Crimes or Misdemeanors
Phoebe Tabakin- Web Designer Conrad Kurowski- Groups Spokesperson Brian Doyle- Lead Researcher JuwanSandiford- Constitutional Historian