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Yes, Congress has the power to dismiss the President, although this has never actually happened (it came very close in the case of Richard Nixon, but Nixon resigned instead, making it unnecessary to dismiss him).

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Yes he/she can. And there can be multiple reasons (eg. Corruption)

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Yes. Cabinet officers are appointed by the President and can be removed by him/her

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The Cabinet members, or White House staff.

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No, the president can not dismiss Congress, However he can call it back into session.

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