Question

What are the formal and informal powers of the President?

Answer 1

Formal Powers

Veto power, command armed forces, pardoning power, appointment powers, make treaties, convene Congress

Informal Powers

The power to go public, power of persuasion, make executive agreements, issue executive orders, issue signing statements, create & use bureaucracy, personality and leadership, and make legislative proposals.

Answer 2

Answer:

The formal and informal powers of the President includes:

Formal:

-Being Commander of the armed forces such as the ARMY, NAVY and US Air Force.

-The power to persuade the congress in the Veto laws.

-The power to set up political appointments and discuss treaties with other nations.

-Ability to call and to adjourn congress sessions.

Informal:

-Being capable of enacting legislative agenda, executive orders

-To send out troops without declaration of war

-Manage foreign policy initiatives

Explanation:

The difference between formal and informal powers is that unlike formal powers, informal are not written out in Constitution.