Presidential Power

Question 1

Domestic power

Answer 1

1. Power to pardon federal offenses
2. Veto power
3. Appoint officers of US with advice/consent of the Senate, and remove executive appointees without cause or Senate approval
   • Presidential authority—varies with degree of congressional authorization

Question 2

Foreign affiairs

Answer 2

1. Commander in Chief - President can take military action against actual hostilities against US
   • But only Congress can declare war
2. Exclusive power to negotiate treaties
   • Ratified by Senate (two-thirds)
3. Power to enter into executive agreements with foreign nations
   • Without Senate approval