Powers of President Flashcards
1
Q
domestic powers
A
President has power to:
1. execute the law
2. appoint ambassadors, consults, federal judges, and officers (w/ senate advice and consent)
3. appoint inferior officers (when such power is given by Congress)
4. remove cabinet level appointees (w/out cause)
5. remove independent regulatory agency appointess (w/out cause UNLESS congress passes a law requiring good cause)
6. pardon federal crimes, AND
7. act as commander-in-chief of military (control troops)
2
Q
treaty & foreign affairs powers
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- Treaties: President shares treaty powers w/ Congress. Treaties may be negotiated by President but must be ratified by the Senate
- Executive Agreements: President has the power to enter into executive agreements (agreements between President and a head of a foreign country) without Senate approval
- Troops: President has power to control and deploy US troops in foreign countries
