All of the following are powers of the president except:
A. Declaring war. B. Giving the state union address. C. Enforcing the laws
D. Granting pardons
What's your answer?
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/government/national/president2.html
I got C. because in the aricle that you gave me it stated that he can only veto it, or pass it. Am I right? And can I ask you one more social studies question if that's not to much trouble
You're right! :-)
To determine which of the options is not a power of the president, let's go through each option:
A. Declaring war: The power to declare war belongs to Congress, not the president. This means that option A is a power of Congress, not the president.
B. Giving the state union address: The State of the Union address is a constitutional obligation for the president. It is an opportunity for the president to address Congress and the American people about the state of the nation. Therefore, option B is a power of the president.
C. Enforcing the laws: The president, as the head of the executive branch, is responsible for enforcing the laws of the United States. Therefore, option C is a power of the president.
D. Granting pardons: The president has the power to grant pardons and reprieves for federal offenses, except in cases of impeachment. This power allows the president to forgive or reduce the punishment for a crime. Therefore, option D is a power of the president.
Based on the analysis, the answer is option A. "Declaring war" is not a power of the president; it belongs to Congress.