Executive and President powers

Question 1

Powers of Executive branch

Answer 1

1. can make treaties with approval of senate
2. veto bills and sign bills
3. grant pardons
4. enforce laws
5. appoint ambassadors
6. call troops to protect our nation
7. commander in chief authority

Question 2

How has presidential powers expanded

Answer 2

Presidents can deploy troops without a declaration of war
They can now issue executive orders, and can extend pardons and clemencies