Powers Of The President Flashcards
What are the 8 Executive Powers of the President?
1) Veto Power
2) Appointment Power
3) Pardon Power (federal offenses only)
4) Commander-in-Chief
5) Treaty Power
6) Removal Power
7) Executive Orders
8) Executive Agreements
Veto Power
Power to veto bills from congress - this power is absolute. Courts and Congress cannot veto
Appointment Power
Power to appoint judges, ambassadors, and heads of cabinets - think regulatory power
*Congress can appoint inferior officers
Pardon Power
Applies to federal offenses only
Commander-in-Chief
President can move the armed forces and oversees operations
*President CANNOT declare war - thats a power of Congress
Treaty Power
Power to enters and sign treaties
Removal Power
Power to remove someone form office
Executive Order
Power over domestic relations
Executive Agreements
Power over agreements with foreign countries
