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The president cannot be "fired" per se, but he/she can be removed from office should he/she be found guilty of "treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors" as stated in the U.S. Constitution. The first step of the process requires the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the articles of impeachment against the president, which requires a simple majority. Upon passage, the U.S. Senate holds a trial, which is presided by the Chief Justice of the United States. In order to convict the accused, a two-thirds majority of the senators present is required.
A president who is defeated for reelection could also be considered "fired" in an informal sense, as his/her loss could be regarded as a referendum on his/her job performance.
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How is the president from the US different from rulers of dictatorship?
The president's authority comes from the people.
Can the president of the US fire a congressional aide?
No. The only people the President can fire are those he appoints.
How many people serve in the US military that the President has authority over?
As the Commander in Chief the US President has authority over the entire military, so all of them. He has the authority to deploy up to 400,000 at a time without needing the approval of Congress
Can the US president fire the Speaker of the House of Representatives?
No the US president does not have the authority to do so. One of the hallmarks of the Federal system is that the three branches of government are independent. So the president (executive branch), Congress (legislative branch), and judges (judicial branch) basically have no power over one another. Instead, there's a system where each branch has some authority over each other branch. For example, Congress can impeach (fire) the president or a judge in extreme cases. And a president can veto Congress's legislation. Just to make it clear: the president isn't the boss of anyone in Congress, on the courts, or state officials, etc. General speaking, the big-name offices that the president is boss of are Vice-President (though the president can't fire the vice pres), Secretary of ______, and the military.
What role of the president gives him the authority to control the armed forces?
The US Constitution specifies that the President is the commander-in-chief of US military forces.
Does the President of the US have the authority to redecorate the Oval Office?
Yes. This is one of the prerogatives of each incoming President of the U.S.
Can the President of the US declare war on his own?
No, he needs the approval of Congress and no President has sought that authority since FDR.
What did the Watergate scandal affirm about the authority and limitations of the US president?
The president is held in check by the powers of Congress and the courts.
Who can fire the presidential cabinet?
The president can hire and fire the members of the cabinet. When he hires the cabinet members, the senate has the authority to reject his nominees. Also, the Vice President can't be fired unless he is impeached by the House of Representatives.
Does the US President have direct authority over federal courts and state courts?
No. The federal courts are part of the Judicial branch of government, which is co-equal to, and independent from, the Executive branch (the US President). The President has no authority over federal courts, except for having the power to nominate federal judges and US Supreme Court justices when vacancies arise during his term of office.The President has no authority whatsoever over state courts.
What was the resolution?
Authority for the US president (LBJ) to commence war against North Vietnam.
Does the president has the authority to set interest rates?
The President approves laws. The President does not create laws. The US Federal Reserve sets the interest rate.
