What powers does the US President have?
The general power or function of the executive branch is to enforce the laws of the United States. A brief listing of the powers of the President include, serve as commander in chief ot the armed forces; grant reprieves and pardons for federal offenses; call Congress into special session; receive ambassadors from other nations; act as spokesman for the nation; faithfully execute the laws of the US; appoint officials to lesser offices in the executive branch; appoint judges and make treaties -shared powers with the Senate; veto or sign legislation.
