Formal powers of the president
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- Created on: 17-06-21 19:05
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- Formal powers of the president
- Executive powers
- Chief executive of the federal government.
- Prepares the annual federal budget (must be passed by Congress).
- Legislative powers
- Proposes legislation to Congress.
- Signs legislation passed by Congress into law.
- Can choose to veto legislation passed by Congress.
- Appointment powers
- Nominates officials to the executive branch.
- Nominates all federal judges.
- Foreign affairs powers
- Commander-in-chief of the US military
- Can initiate military action - e.g. George W. Bush led the USA into wars with Iraq and Afghanistan
- Negotiates treaties (must be ratified by the Senate with a 2/3 majority).
- Pardons
- The president can pardon someone who has recognised that they are guilty of a federal crime.
- Executive powers
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