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executive branch

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A quick definition of executive branch:

The executive branch is the part of the government that enforces the laws. The President is the head of the executive branch and is responsible for making sure the laws are followed. The President has the power to veto laws made by Congress and is also the commander-in-chief of the military. The President can also pardon people who have broken the law. The President appoints people to different jobs in the government, but the Senate has to approve them. The President's main job is to make sure the laws are being followed.

A more thorough explanation:

The Executive Branch is one of the three branches of the United States government, along with the Legislative Branch (Congress) and the Judicial Branch (Supreme Court). The Executive Branch is responsible for enforcing the laws created by Congress. The President of the United States is the head of the Executive Branch and is responsible for carrying out the duties of the branch.

The President is also the Commander-in-Chief of the military, meaning they have control over the armed forces. However, Congress has the power to declare war and limit the President's use of military power.

The President has the power to grant pardons and reprieves for federal offenses, except in cases of impeachment. This means they can reduce or eliminate a person's punishment for a crime they committed.

The President can also make treaties with other countries, but they need the approval of two-thirds of the Senate to do so. The President also has the power to appoint public officials, but they need the approval of the Senate for certain positions.

Overall, the Executive Branch is responsible for carrying out the laws of the United States and ensuring that the government runs smoothly.

Examples:

  • The President signs a bill passed by Congress into law, making it official and enforceable.
  • The President orders troops to be deployed to a foreign country in response to a national security threat.
  • The President pardons a person who was convicted of a federal crime, reducing their sentence or eliminating it altogether.
  • The President negotiates a treaty with another country, but it needs to be approved by the Senate before it can go into effect.
  • The President appoints a new Supreme Court Justice, but the Senate needs to confirm the appointment before they can take the position.

These examples illustrate how the Executive Branch carries out its duties, from signing laws into effect to making important decisions regarding national security and foreign relations. The President's power to pardon and appoint officials also shows how they can influence the justice system and shape the government's leadership.

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texaslawhopefully
22:30
@KnowledgeableRitzyWasp: That all sounds great. It sounds like it has fairly diverse cuisine for a smaller city
yeah there are so many good cuisines in ithaca
renard99
22:31
@lilypadfrog: that’s a pity I’da be liking them all
texaslawhopefully
22:31
Only food I’m going to miss for sure if I leave Texas is texmex
22:31
waspy hasnt had thai food in ithaca yet. ithaca thai is so good
^^^^ truuuuuu
22:32
there are two major thai places and they have very similar names bc a divorced husband and wife own them lol
22:32
personally i think taste of thai is better than taste of thai express but thats just me
i had pho tho and it was really good and huge portions
texaslawhopefully
22:32
Glad they have good Thai food, I love Thai food! Can’t wait to visit :)
22:33
when tex goes to ithaca i want to come
Dkk
22:34
Crying Tiger, best Thai dish.
damn im so hungry all i had today was a curry tonkatsu and buldak
and it was a lil baby noodle cup
vvv hungry
22:36
curry tonkatsu so yummeh
22:36
whats even open rn? pizza?
CTB is it i think
22:37
is collegetown pizza not open
22:37
i used to get a slice from there or wings over at like 1am after my shift at the restaurant
Dkk
22:48
Ross Ulbricht free. God Bless Trump. Huge win.
JeremyFragrance
22:54
agreed
texaslawhopefully
22:55
This is an interesting read: https://thedispatch.com/article/birthright-citizenship-trump-implications/
Dkk
23:01
I mean, idk how it's possible to end birth right citizenship without amending the constitution because to me the 14th amendment is pretty clear about it.
ross ulbricht tried to hire a hitman to kill 5 people
i am not that sympathetic to him
Dkk
23:04
@KnowledgeableRitzyWasp: That might have been an FBI agent. It was most likely him and he was most likely doing it to retrieve stolen funds that corrupt FBI agents stole, but yeah moral gray area but me personally, cool with hitmen. It's not like it is uncommon to hire hitmen. I don't think the action itself is necessarily wrong but the intent behind it can be.
Dkk
23:05
Like, Boeing whistblowers being killed by hitmen = wrong but a guy hiring hitmen to retrieve stolen funds = good to me.
texaslawhopefully
23:05
@Dkk: Yeah, for sure. My guess is it'll go to SCOTUS and it'll be 8-1 or 7-2, saying that EO was unconstitutional.
Dkk
23:06
Indeed. I need a count for how many exectuive orders he has signed and how many already have pending lawsuits.
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