; powers of president

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executive order

directive, rule, or regulation that has the effect of law

ordinance power

the power to issue executive order; arises from the Constitution and acts of Congress

appointment power

names cabinet members and top aides, ambassadors and other diplomats, heads of independent agencies (NASA), federal judges, attorneys, US marshals, all officers in armed forces with Senate consent

removal power

can remove appointees w/o consent of Senate

executive agreement

a pact between the president and head of foreign state; does not require Senate consent

power of recognition

when president acknowledges legal existence of another sovereign state

commander in chief

makes undeclared war, wartime p

recommending legislation (message power)

president shall report Congress on the state of the Union and recommend necessary legislation

reprieve

postponement of the execution of a sentence

pardon

legal forgiveness for a crime