Presidential Powers by Tony B https://padlet.com/tbrookz8/tbrookz8 the powers given to the president en-us 2018-04-23 12:11:30 UTC 2018-04-24 21:41:51 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Balance.png Power to veto tbrookz8 https://padlet.com/tbrookz8/tbrookz8/wish/254342025 The president has the power to veto or sign off on bills. The senate and congress can overrule this with the two-thirds vote.]]> 2018-04-23 12:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/tbrookz8/tbrookz8/wish/254342025 Power to pardon tbrookz8 https://padlet.com/tbrookz8/tbrookz8/wish/254344650 The president has power to grant pardons for crimes. The president cannot grant this pardon in cases of impeachment.]]> 2018-04-23 12:22:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tbrookz8/tbrookz8/wish/254344650 Power to declare war tbrookz8 https://padlet.com/tbrookz8/tbrookz8/wish/254347863 The president has the power to call upon our troops to protect our country. As the commander-in-chief the president controls all of the United State's military.]]> 2018-04-23 12:29:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tbrookz8/tbrookz8/wish/254347863 Power to make treaties tbrookz8 https://padlet.com/tbrookz8/tbrookz8/wish/254348870 The president has the power to make treaties with countries with the permission of the senate. Treaties are usually made between two independent nations.]]> 2018-04-23 12:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/tbrookz8/tbrookz8/wish/254348870 Power of executive spending tbrookz8 https://padlet.com/tbrookz8/tbrookz8/wish/255014143 The president has the power to tap into the financial funds of the U.S. with permission from congress. The funds come from the U.S. treasury.]]> 2018-04-24 19:46:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tbrookz8/tbrookz8/wish/255014143 power to enforce laws tbrookz8 https://padlet.com/tbrookz8/tbrookz8/wish/255019879 The president holds the power to enforce the laws that congress has passed. It's the presidents duty to enforce laws that are valid whether he wants to or not.]]> 2018-04-24 20:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tbrookz8/tbrookz8/wish/255019879 power to suggest laws tbrookz8 https://padlet.com/tbrookz8/tbrookz8/wish/255029665 The president has the power to suggest new laws he sees eligible. Once suggested the law will be approved through proper steps and finalized.]]> 2018-04-24 20:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tbrookz8/tbrookz8/wish/255029665 Power to represent our country in foreign affairs tbrookz8 https://padlet.com/tbrookz8/tbrookz8/wish/255037040 The president represents the united states in cases of foreign affairs. The president does the meetings and conferences with political leaders from other countries.]]> 2018-04-24 21:15:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tbrookz8/tbrookz8/wish/255037040 Power to appoint ambassadors tbrookz8 https://padlet.com/tbrookz8/tbrookz8/wish/255040352 The president has the power to appoint federal officials. The president alone, without the permission of congress can choose who he/she wants as ambassador.]]> 2018-04-24 21:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tbrookz8/tbrookz8/wish/255040352 Power to appoint judges and other officials tbrookz8 https://padlet.com/tbrookz8/tbrookz8/wish/255040699 The president has the power to appoint judges, supreme court justices and other high ranking officials. The president needs confirmation from the senate to appoint these members as they are important officials.]]> 2018-04-24 21:37:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tbrookz8/tbrookz8/wish/255040699