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What are the roles and powers of the president?
In this lesson, you’ll explore the formal and informal powers granted to the president, from commanding the military and negotiating treaties to issuing executive orders and signing statements. You’ll examine how these powers are used to influence policy, respond to crises, and lead the nation—often in ways the Constitution doesn’t fully spell out.
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