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Rh when two-thirds of the Council are of opinion that it is expedient.

19. To watch over the due administration of justice, and to see the sentences of the Supreme Court, and other tribunals of the Federation carried into execution.

20. To suspend for three months, and deprive of the half of their salaries, any of the Government officers guilty of disobedience, or infraction of the laws.

21. To concede, or deny, his "Pase," (or Exequatur) to all decrees of Councils, Pontifical bulls. Briefs, and Rescripts, with the consent of the General Congress, if they contain general regulations; and with that of the Senate, the Council of State, or the Supreme Court of Justice, in cases of a more private, and individual character. (Article 110).

The restrictions upon the powers of the President are the following:—

1. He cannot take the command of the forces in person, without the consent of the Congress, or of a majority of two-thirds in the Council of State. When thus employed, the Vice-President takes charge of the Government.

2. He cannot deprive any one of liberty; but in cases where the interest of the Federation requires it, he may arrest any individual, placing him, within a term of forty-eight hours, at the disposal of the competent tribunal.

3. He cannot seize or embargo the property of