Question

part 3: powers of the president (12 points) these will be given as scenarios on the quiz. you will have to know whether a power is formal and informal. a list of powers and checks will be provided.

power	formal or informal?	what does it mean?
commander - in - chief	formal
grant pardons and reprieves
appoints department heads, ambassadors, federal judges	formal

Explanation:

To complete the table, we analyze each presidential power:

1. Approve or Veto Bills:

• Formal/Informal: Formal (derived from the Constitution).
• Meaning: The President can either sign a bill into law (approve) or reject it (veto). Congress can override a veto with a 2/3 vote in both houses.

1. Commander - in - Chief:

• Formal/Informal: Formal (Constitutional power).
• Meaning: The President is the civilian leader of the U.S. military (Army, Navy, Air Force, etc.), directing military strategy and operations.

1. Grant Pardons and Reprieves:

• Formal/Informal: Formal (Constitutional authority).
• Meaning: The President can forgive federal crimes (pardon) or reduce a sentence/delay punishment (reprieve) for individuals convicted of federal offenses.

1. Appoints Department Heads, Ambassadors, Federal Judges:

• Formal/Informal: Formal (Constitutional duty, with Senate confirmation).
• Meaning: The President selects individuals to lead executive departments (e.g., State, Treasury), represent the U.S. abroad (ambassadors), and serve on federal courts (judges); these appointments require Senate approval.

Answer:

Power	Formal or Informal?	What does it mean?
Commander - in - Chief	Formal	The President is the civilian leader of the U.S. military, directing military strategy and operations.
Grant Pardons and Reprieves	Formal	The President can forgive federal crimes (pardon) or reduce/delay punishment (reprieve) for federal offenses.
Appoints Department Heads, Ambassadors, Federal Judges	Formal	The President selects leaders for executive departments, U.S. ambassadors, and federal judges; these appointments require Senate confirmation.