Powers
The President of the Confederacy held most of the same powers as the President of the United States. Though he could not directly propose legislation, he was given the power to nominate members of the Supreme Court of the Confederate States, ambassadors, cabinet members, and other executive officials to be approved by the Senate.
He was also Commander-in-Chief of the Confederate States Army and held veto power over legislation.
The President could be impeached by Congress for "treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors."
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