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→Article II (establishes the Executive branch and its powers, limits, and duties)
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* this core separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches avoids the problems of abuse by overlapping powers of a powerful executive}} | * this core separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches avoids the problems of abuse by overlapping powers of a powerful executive}} | ||
=== Section 1.(Establishes the office the President)=== | === Section 1. (Establishes the office the President)=== | ||
'''{{#tip-text: Section 1.| | '''{{#tip-text: Section 1.|Establishes the Executive branch | ||
* sets the terms & requirements for the President (changed by 12th Amendment) | |||
* including the Electoral College (EC) | |||
* EC= president selected by the states according to their representation in both houses of Congress | |||
* sets process for removal (impeachment)}}''' <br> | |||
The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America. He shall hold his Office during the Term of four Years, and, together with the Vice President, chosen for the same term, be elected, as follows | The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America. He shall hold his Office during the Term of four Years, and, together with the Vice President, chosen for the same term, be elected, as follows | ||