Certain specific powers that the Constitution awards the President are: (Choose three answers.)
Select one or more:

a. the right to grant pardons

b. the right to appoint government officials

c. the head of the executive departments

d. the right to ban immigration

A., B., and C.

Explanation: A PRESIDENT CAN . . .

make treaties with the approval of the Senate.

veto bills and sign bills.

represent our nation in talks with foreign countries.

enforce the laws that Congress passes.

act as Commander-in-Chief during a war.

call out troops to protect our nation against an attack.

make suggestions about things that should be new laws.

lead his political party.

entertain foreign guests.

recognize foreign countries.

grant pardons.

nominate Cabinet members and Supreme Court Justices and other high officials.

appoint ambassadors.

talk directly to the people about problems.

represent the best interest of all the people

A PRESIDENT CANNOT . . .

make laws.

declare war.

decide how federal money will be spent.

interpret laws.

choose Cabinet members or Supreme Court Justices without Senate approval.

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