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[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Sorry. Wrong context.

So, what other powers does a president have? Us Obama as an example if Trump is distasteful.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)
[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

OK. Emergency powers are pretty strong but the rest are largely external to the US.

[–] MutilationWave@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago (3 children)

For one, the president has the power to veto any legislation passed by Congress.

[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 0 points 11 months ago

The power to preserve the status quo is not very useful.

[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 0 points 11 months ago

The power to preserve the status quo is not very useful.

[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 0 points 11 months ago

The power to preserve the status quo is not very useful.