Powers of the Executive

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The order in which the office of President is to be filled if it becomes vacant

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Presidential Succession

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The power of the President to choose members of his or her cabinet, ambassadors to other nations, and other officials in his or her administration

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Presidential Appointments

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Powers not specifically mentioned in the Constitution

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Implied Powers

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Powers directly stated in the Constitution

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Expressed Powers

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The power to reject a bill by not signing it if Congress is no longer actively in session

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Pocket Veto

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Formal directives issued by the President to conduct action by the federal government

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Executive Orders

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A nation's overall plan for dealing with other countries

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Foreign Policy

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Economic, military and diplomatic assistance given to other countries

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Foreign Aid

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Elections held to determine the nominee from a particular political party

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Primary Elections

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Regularly scheduled elections in which the final candidates are selected for government office

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General Elections