Presidential Powers
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Powers |
Description of Powers |
Rank of Power (1-8) |
Image of Power |
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Commander in Chief |
Be in charge of the Army and Navy of the United States |
2 |
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Diplomat in Chief - Treaties and Executive Agreements |
Make treaties |
1 |
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Administrator in Chief - bureaucracy |
Manage executive departments and federal agencies |
6 |
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The Appointment Power |
Appoint ambassadors, public ministers and consuls, Justices of the Supreme Court |
4 |
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The Veto Power |
Can veto a bill that passes through Congress that he feels doesn’t work or isn’t for the good of the people |
5 |
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| The Pardon Power |
Pardoning offenses against the United States |
8 |
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Inherent Powers |
he shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed, and shall commission all the officers of the United States. |
3 |
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The Power to Inform and Convene Congress |
He informs congress on the state of the union and gives them info that he thinks they need to know right then and there |
7 |
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