Who actually elects the president of the United States?

In other U.S. elections, candidates are elected directly by popular vote. But the president and vice president are not elected directly by citizens. Instead, they’re chosen by “electors” through a process called the Electoral College. The process of using electors comes from the Constitution.

Can the president issue executive orders?

Under our system of government, the president’s authority to issue such orders (or to engage in any other form of unilateral executive action) must come from the Constitution or federal law. Put another way, an executive order can be used to execute a power the commander in chief already has.

Can the US President make an arrest?

The President is a citizen of the US. Any citizen may arrest someone if they witness the person actually committing a crime. They can’t arrest on pure suspicion or any other circumstances other than being an eye witness. The Constitution empowers the President to do a great deal, but it does not explicitly include the powers of a peace officer.

Do all federal agents have the same arrest powers?

Not all federal agents have the same broad arrest powers, but nothing in the statutes prevents them from arresting government officials. Similarly, state law enforcement officers can arrest those who violate state laws. There’s no real debate about this.

Can Congress send the sergeant at arms to arrest or detain anyone?

Yes. Congressional leaders can send the Sergeant At Arms to arrest and detain anyone who refuses to comply with a subpoena. However, law experts tell the Verify team that this is highly unlikely.

Are Senators and representatives privileged from arrest?

The Senators and Representatives … shall in all Cases, except Treason, Felony and Breach of the Peace, be privileged from Arrest during their Attendance at the Session of their respective Houses, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any Speech or Debate in either House, they shall not be questioned in any other Place.