https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/3bnp7b0ghomq en-us 2018-02-07 19:33:50 UTC 2018-02-07 19:53:38 UTC hello@padlet.com rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/3bnp7b0ghomq/wish/229293239 The president has many powers, and the Constitution is the main source of them. The Constitution can be vague about certain powers, but some that are defined include the power to execute laws, veto legislation, command the military, and engage with foreign leaders.]]> 2018-02-07 19:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/3bnp7b0ghomq/wish/229293239 rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/3bnp7b0ghomq/wish/229294359 The Constitution states that the executive power of the nation will be vested in a president. This had lead to a lot of interpretation by presidents over the years, with them making powers known as inherent powers. These aren't explicitly stated in the Constitution, however presidents usually argue for them in hopes of gaining more power.]]> 2018-02-07 19:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/3bnp7b0ghomq/wish/229294359 rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/3bnp7b0ghomq/wish/229296718 One of the powers not stated in the Constitution, but used by presidents since George Washington, is executive privilege. This power gives presidents the right to keep discussions with their advisers private from Congress or the courts.]]> 2018-02-07 19:41:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/3bnp7b0ghomq/wish/229296718 rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/3bnp7b0ghomq/wish/229297527 This can be an informal source of presidential powers, as it gives presidents an idea of what they should do to hold popular opinion. If they won by a landslide, then they'll see their plans and priorities as a mandate from the people, and work to see them through. This power has become more common with the spread of media over the recent decades. ]]> 2018-02-07 19:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/3bnp7b0ghomq/wish/229297527 rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/3bnp7b0ghomq/wish/229299210 With the many powers that the president is given, they are given many roles to fill as well, like head of state, chief executive, commander in chief, chief diplomat, legislative leader, economic planner, and party leader.]]> 2018-02-07 19:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/3bnp7b0ghomq/wish/229299210 rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/3bnp7b0ghomq/wish/229300676 The power of the president, while great, is also kept under check by the other branches. The House and Senate have the power to impeach the president, which has happened two times, and this keeps a constant eye over the president's expanding powers.]]> 2018-02-07 19:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/3bnp7b0ghomq/wish/229300676