History Alive Chapter 14 Power Cards

Can write bills, or proposals for new laws.

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Must sign or veto all bills passed by Congress.

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Can reject laws that are unconstitutional.

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Can use the State of the Union speech to suggest ideas for new laws.

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Can overrule a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority.

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Can call Congress together for a special session.

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Can declare war.

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Can impeach government officials, including the president and federal judges.

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Can grant pardons to people guilty of federal crimes.

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Can nominate Supreme Court justices and other important officials.

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