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Presidential Powers
Powers of the president
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Social Studies
12th Grade
01/24/2012

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National Security Powers
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Serve as commander in chief, make treaties with other nations, nominate ambassadors, and receive ambassadors.
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Legislative Powers
Definition
Present information on the state of the union to congress, recommend legislation to congress, convene both houses, adjourn congress if they cannot agree, veto legislation.
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Administrative Powers
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"Take care that the laws be faithfully executed," nominate officials as provided for by congress, request written opinions of administrative officials, fill administrative vacancies during congressional recesses
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Judicial Powers
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Grant reprieves and pardons for federal offenses, nominate federal judges
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