Select one of the formal or informal powers of the U.S. Pres.docx
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The document discusses the formal and informal powers of the U.S. president and their relevance to the expansion of presidential authority. It prompts an explanation of how a chosen power has influenced modern governance, requiring a specific example of presidential action. The document lists both formal powers, such as commanding the military and appointing justices, and informal powers, like issuing executive orders and negotiating agreements.
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Select one of the formal or informal powers of the U.S. Pres.docx
- 1. Select one of the formal or informal powers of the U.S. President from your text or the lists below. Explain how your selected power has played a role in expanding the powers of the modern presidency. Use one specific example of presidential actions. Examples of formal powers granted to the president by the Constitution are: Commanding the military. Appointing Supreme Court justices and cabinet heads. Vetoing legislation. Examples of the president’s informal powers are: Issuing executive orders. Negotiating executive agreements. Claiming executive privilege.