Federal officials.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
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Serve as commander in chief of armed forces
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Grant reprieves and pardons for federal offenses
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Appoint Cabinet officials, White House staff and Supreme Court justices
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Makes treaties with foreign nations, pending Senate approval
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Works with Congress to introduce new legislation
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Appoints ambassadors
Term: 4 years
VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
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President of the Senate, but holds no vote unless there is an equal divide
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Acts as an advisor to the president
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Becomes acting president if the sitting president is unable to continue the current term
Term: 4 years
US SENATOR
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Write, debate and pass laws for the United States
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Impeach federal officials
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Serve on various committees
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Agrees to treaties
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Confirm federal officials (i.e., Supreme Court Justices)
Term: 6 years
US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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Write, debate and pass laws for the United States
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Impeach federal officials
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Serve on various committees
Term: 2 years