Official USCIS civics question 41 of 128
Name one power of the president.
Official answers (English)
- Signs bills into law
- Vetoes bills
- Enforces laws
- Commander in Chief (of the military)
- Chief diplomat
- Appoints federal judges
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Explanation
English
The President signs or vetoes bills, enforces laws, leads the military as Commander in Chief, and appoints federal judges.
Türkçe
Başkan yasa tasarılarını imzalar veya veto eder, yasaları uygular, Başkomutan olarak orduya liderlik eder ve federal yargıçları atar.
Español
El Presidente firma o veta proyectos de ley, hace cumplir las leyes, dirige el ejército como Comandante en Jefe y nombra a los jueces federales.
Memory hint
💡 EN: President signs or vetoes bills.
💡 TR: Başkan tasarıları imzalar veya veto eder.
💡 ES: El Presidente firma o veta los proyectos de ley.
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