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2. Identify and provide an example of the powers of the Executive, both formal
and informal: An informal power of the executive branch is executive agreements.
This allows the president to work around the congressional power of to make
treaties. A formal power is his title of Commander in Chief of the armed forces.
The president is able to make important military decisions.
3. Identify and explain how Executive shares powers with the Congress, Judiciary,
and bureaucracy: the president is able to veto any legislation that he does not
support. However, Congress can override vetoes with a 2/3 vote. The judicial
branch ensures that the legislation Congress passes is constitutional.
9. Identify and discuss the ties between the Executive and interest
groups: Interest groups that share the same political views as the
president may gain more presidential support. As they attempt to
pass legislation through Congress, the president can approve or
veto it.
11. Identify and discuss the ties between the Executive and state and local
governments: the executive can advise the state and local governments.
However, they have their own specific powers. The supreme court is able
to declare things unconstitutional at the state and local levels.