Directions: Article II, Sections 2 and 3 of the Constitution state the President’s powers and duties. Place a check mark next to the powers and duties given to the President by the Constitution. (10 pts.) 1. The President must give a “State of the Union” report to Congress.
2. The President appoints the Vice President.
3. The President is commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
4. The President appoints ambassadors with the approval of the Senate.
5. The President may pardon impeached government officials.
6. The President carries out the laws of the country.
7. The President has Congress greet visiting ambassadors.
8. The President may make treaties with the approval of the Senate.
9. The President commissions officers in the armed forces.
10. The President can break diplomatic relations with foreign countries.

The french revolution began less than two decades after the american revolution. in many ways, the american experience was an inspiration for the citizens of france. but the people of the two countries had different situations and had different concerns, which influenced the way each revolution began, progressed, and ended. in this assignment you will write an essay that compares and contrasts the two revolutions. in your essay, include information on the economic, political, or social conditions that were present; events that took place as each revolution progressed; and the final outcome of each. did the people achieve their original goals? did their goals change? were they satisfied with the outcome or did conditions worsen? to begin, consider the characteristics of each country, such as the following: • the status of ordinary citizens before the revolution • the type of government in place • the ability of the citizens to participate in their governance • the people who stepped forward as leaders • the taxes, laws, or social structure in place at the time • the outcome of the revolution compared to its original goals