The powers and responsibilities of the president are summarized as follows; As Commander and Chief, the president has the highest operational command and control of the most powerful armed forces in the world, deciding where our service members are stationed, where naval vessels are stationed and sent, and how weaponry is used. In order for our troops to go to war, the president has to get approval from congress, who also has to fund any conflicts we engage in. The …show more content…
Limitations put in place to keep our country a democracy and not give one person too much power. As stated above, every branch has a checks and balance system and these powers and limitations are stated in our constitution. Without having this system in place, America wouldn 't be the country it is today.
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