IV.  He has power to make treaties when two-thirds of the Senate present concur.

V. He nominates, and, by and with the consent of the Senate of the United States, appoints Ambassadors, Public Ministers, Consuls, Judges of the United States Courts, and all other United States officers not otherwise provided for.

VI.  He may fill all vacancies that happen during recess of the Senate, by granting commissions that expire at the close of the next session.

VII.  He must from time to time give to Congress information in regard to the condition of affairs in the United States, and recommend such measures as he deems expedient.  For further duties, see Constitution of the United States, Art.  II.

Vice-president.

I. The Vice-President is President of the United States Senate, and has a vote only in case of a tie.

II.  In case he succeeds to the presidency, then he performs the duties of the President, and the President pro tem. (a Senator) performs the duties of Vice-President and Senator.

Salaries. [Footnote:  The President’s salary cannot be increased or diminished during his term of office.]

The President receives $50,000.  The Vice-President receives $8,000.

A tabular view showing how some United States officers get their authority, and from whom.

From the people. 
   I. Electors
      1.  President.
      2.  Vice-President.

   Members of the House of Rep’s. 
      President sometimes. [Footnote:  In 1801, and 1825.  Who?]

From the State Legislatures
      U. S. Senators
      V. President sometimes.

[Footnote:  Richard M. Johnson was elected Vice-President by the Senate in 1837.  This is, thus far, the only instance.] Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

President’s Cabinet consisting of: 

1.  Sec. of State. 2.  Sec. of Treasury. 3.  Sec. of War. 4.  Sec. of Navy. 5.  Sec. of Interior. 6.  Postmaster Gen. 7.  Attorney Gen.

Governors of territories. 
Ambassadors. 
Ministers to foreign countries. 
Consuls. 
Judges of the U. S. Supreme Court. 
Judges of the U. S. Circuit Courts. 
Judges of the District Courts. 
Postmasters. 
And many other officers.

Q. What class of officers in the State performs nearly the same duties as the Cabinet officers in the Nation?

A. Those classed as “Administrative,” on page 55; in the State they are elected by the people; in the Nation they are appointed by the President.

DUTIES

Q. What are some of the duties of the Cabinet officers?

A. I. The secretary of state, at the head, of the State Department, preserves the public archives, records, laws, arguments and treaties, and supervises their publication; conducts all business and correspondence arising out of foreign relations, makes out and records passports, commissions, etc.