General Election Information

The President is both the head of state and head of government of the United States of America, and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.

Appoints the heads of more than 50 independent federal commissions such as the Federal Reserve Board, as wells as federal judges, ambassadors, and other federal offices
Power to sign legislation into law or veto bills enacted by Congress, although Congress may override a veto with a two-thirds vote of both houses
Power to negotiate and sign treaties, which also must be ratified by two-thirds of the Senate.
Unlimited ability to extend pardons and clemencies for federal crimes, except in cases of impeachment
Only allowed two four-year terms

One of Congress’s two chambers (the other being the House of Representatives)

Power to impeach a government official
Review and approve or reject presidential appointees to executive and judicial branch posts (with exception of Vice Presidency which needs House approval as well)
Power to approve, by two-thirds vote, treaties made by the president (with exception of any treaty that involves foreign trade which needs House approval as well)
Power to override President’s veto of bill with at least two-thirds vote of both the Senate and the House
Both Senate and House must pass the same bill by majority vote in order to pass legislation and send it to the President
May introduce new legislation
May amend or adopt changes to a treaty
May expel members, by two-thirds vote, for disorderly behavior
Congress holds sole power to declare war
Every two years, the members of one out of the three classes (approximately one-third of the senators) face election or reelection. Thus, Senators serve six-year terms.

One of Congress’s two chambers (the other being the Senate)

Must approve appointments to the Vice presidency and any treaty that involves foreign trade
Both House and Senate must pass the same bill by majority vote in order to pass legislation and send it to the President
Power to override President’s veto of bill with at least two-thirds vote of both the Senate and the House
May introduce new legislation
Congress holds sole power to declare war
Elected every two years

The judge of a surrogate court

Those who govern and manage a specific county

Votes on issues involving higher education, road and bridge maintenance, curbside recycling, parks and recreation, employment training, social services, recording of deeds & wills, and more
Appoints department heads

Those who govern and manage a specific town

Votes and discusses issues involving safety guidelines, public maintenance, budgets, social services, and more
Determines guidelines and rules that need to be enforced
Nominates those for positions like Board Secretary and Professional Engineer