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Can appoint, with Senate approval, and remove high-ranking officers of the federal government.
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Chief Executive
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Can grant reprieves, pardons, and amnesty
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Chief Executive
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Can handle national emergencies, such as riots or natural disasters, during peacetime.
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Chief Executive
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Can commit troops for up to 90 days in response to a military threat (War Powers Resolution).
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Commander in chief
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Can make secret agreements with other countries.
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Commander in chief
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Can set up military governments in conquered lands.
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Commander in chief
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Can end fighting by calling a cease-fire (armistice).
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Commander in chief
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Decorates war heroes
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Head of state
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Dedicates parks and post offices
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Head of state
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Throws out first pitch of baseball season
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Head of state
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Lights national Christmas tree
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Head of state
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Can negotiate and sign treaties with other nations, with Senate approval
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Chief diplomat
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Can make pacts (executive agreements) with other heads of state, without Senate approval.
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Chief diplomat
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Can accept the legal existence of another country's government (power of recognition).
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Chief diplomat
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Receives foreign chiefs of state
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Chief diplomat
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