Powers of the president Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 powers?
A
Executive order, power of appointment, Power of pardon
2
Q
What does the power of pardon mean?
A
The president can forgive someone for their crime, lessening or suspending the sentence.
3
Q
What is the power of appointment?
A
Appoint key officials in all executive departments including the Cabinet.
4
Q
What is the executive order?
A
Basically the president making laws without having congress approve of them.( can issue them whenever)
