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3/5 - US Presidency - Coggle Diagram
3/5 - US Presidency
Powers of the president
Executive Powers
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The president prepares the annual budget, although it must be passed by Congress
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Appointing powers
The president nominates officials to the executive branch (although many of these appointments must be confirmed by the Senate)
The president nominates all federal judges, including the Supreme Court justices when vacancies arise (although the Senate must confirm all these nominations)
Foreign affairs
The president is the commander-in-chief of the US military and can initiate military action (although Congress can only can declare war)
The president negotiates treaties with foreign powers (although these must be ratified by the Senate with a two-thirds majority)
The power of the pardon
The president can pardon someone who has acknowledged that they are guilty of a federal crime, but not someone who has been impeached
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