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Powers and limits of the executive branch

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Answer:The executive branch of the United States government has several powers, including:

Making treaties with the approval of the Senate

Vetoing

and signing bills

Representing the nation in talks with foreign countries

Enforcing the laws that Congress passes

Acting as Commander-in-Chief during a war

Calling out troops to protect the nation against an attack

Issuing executive orders

The executive branch also includes the following roles:

President

Vice president

Advisors

Various departments and agencies

The executive branch is subject to several limitations, including:

The President cannot change domestic law without congressional authorization

The government cannot assume powers that are not listed or granted to it

Congress can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives

The executive branch is responsible for enforcing the laws of the land.

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