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Formal and Informal Sources of Presidential Power Categorise
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Formal
Informal
Issue signing statements
Utilise the National Security Council (NSC) in whichever way he/she sees fit
Call special sessions of Congress
Utilise the vice president and develop the Office of the Vice President for his/her own means
Approve legislation
Make presidential proclamations
Make appointments
Invoke executive privilege in the interests of national security
Act as head of state and government
Utilise the White House Office for his/her needs
Choose a cabinet reflective of his/her views
Create executive memorandums
Give the State of the Union Address
Act as commander-in-chief of the armed forces
Use the Executive Office of the President (EOP) to further his/her agenda
Receive ambassadors from foreign nations after appointment to the USA
Commute sentences and issue pardons
Make treaties with other nations, including executive agreements
Use 'powers of persuasion'
Utilise the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to present a budget reflective of his/her agenda
Create executive orders