Powers of the President
To propose...
To propose legislation to Congress
Delegated Powers
Those given to the national government only
Interpreting...
Interpreting state laws
Headed by?
The president
Made up of?
Senate and HoR
To sign...
To sign legislation passed by Congress.
Declare...
Power to declare war
Settling...
Settling legal disputes
Main job is to?
Enforce laws.
Makes...
Makes laws.
Can veto...
To veto legislation passed by Congress.
Implied Powers
Powers given to the National Gov. that aren't actually written in the Constitution.
Punishing...
Punishing violators of the law
Can convene...
Declares...
War
To act as chief executive.
The Elastic Clause
Foundation of the growth of implied powers.
Hearing...
Hearing civil cases
grant reprieves...
grant reprieves and pardons
Regulates...
To nominate...
To nominate federal court judges.
Necessary and Proper
Part of the Elastic/Implied Powers. Used to increase national government powers.
Protecting...
Protecting individual rights granted by the state constitution
Command the...
Command the armed forces.
Controls..
Controls taxing and spending policies