Name one power of the president.

After Congress passes a bill, it goes to the president. If the president agrees, signing it makes it a law that the whole country must follow. If the president does not agree, they can veto it instead.

The president can reject a bill passed by Congress, which is called a veto. This stops the bill from becoming a law unless Congress overrides the veto with enough votes.

The president leads the executive branch, which is in charge of carrying out the laws Congress passes. Federal agencies like the Department of Justice help the president make sure these laws are followed across the country.

The president is the top leader of the U.S. armed forces. In this role, the president can direct military actions and make key decisions about national defense, even though Congress decides whether to declare war.

The president leads U.S. relations with other countries. They meet with foreign leaders and set the direction for foreign policy, even though the Senate must approve many treaties and ambassador appointments.

The president chooses people to become judges in the federal court system, including the Supreme Court. These picks are important because federal judges can serve for life and make major decisions about U.S. laws. The Senate must approve the president’s choice.