Presidential Powers

What does the presidential power of "granting a pardon" mean?

• The president makes a new law without Congress voting on it.

• The president sends the military into combat with Congress's approval.

• The president can change the name of any city he or she wants without Congress approval.

• The president completely sets aside the punishment for a federal crime that someone committed.

What positions can the president appoint (give the job to someone)?

• Judges

• Heads of the Executive Branch Departments

• Senators

• Members of Congress

• Ambassadors

A president has the power to make and sign treaties. What is a treaty?

The only way a president can make a law is through this informal power.

• Executive Treaty

• Executive Order

• Presidential Super Power

• Executive Speech

The president has the power to veto a bill. What does veto mean?

One of the president's main roles is to execute the laws passed by Congress. What is this role called?

• Chief Diplomat

• Chief of State

• Chief Executive

• Chief of Party

The president has the role and power of controlling our country's military (Commander-in-Chief). But Congress have the sole power to declare war on another country. What informal power did the presidency inherit to get around Congress?