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| Name some of the President's domestic powers. |
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Definition
1. To Pardon offenders for Federal Offenses.
2. Veto Power.
3. To appoint domestic and ambassador officials with the advice and consent of the Senate.
4. To remove officials from office. |
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| What is the power of the president in conjunction with exercising authority in relationship to Congressional approval? |
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Definition
1. When the President has express or implied authorization of Congress, presidential authority is at its highest.
2. When congress has not spoken, Presidential authority is diminished, and the action is invalid if it interferes with the operations or power of another branch.
3. When congress has spoken to the contrary, presidential authority is at its lowest ebb, and the action is likely invalid. |
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Term
| What is the President's war power? |
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Definition
| The President is the commander in chief of the military, but only Congress may formally declare war. The President may take military action if hostile activity is performed against the United State. |
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| What is the President's treaty power? |
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Definition
| The President has the exclusive power to negotiate treaties, but a treaty may only be ratified with a 2/3rds vote of the senate. |
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| Can the president enter into executive agreements with foreign nations without seeking 2/3rds approval from the Senate? |
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