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- He or she can veto, or reject, bills passed in Congress.
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- He or she can call Congress into special session.
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| he or she serves as commander in chief of the armed forces. |
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- He or she receives leaders and other officials of foreign countries.
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- He or she can make treaties with other countries, although they need approval by the Senate.
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- He or she names the heads of executive agencies, judges of the federal court, ambassadors, and other top government officials. These appointments need Senate approval.
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- He or she can pardon or reduce the penalties against people convicted of federal crimes.
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