Question

The President of the United States lacks the power to do which of the following?

A. Appoint heads of executive agencies, federal court judges, and ambassadors
B. Pardon individuals convicted of federal crimes
C. Call Congress into special session
D. Veto specific provisions of a bill

(Confused because I thought the president could do all of these?)

Answer 1

The president nominates federal court judges who must be approved by congress so A is incorrect

Step-by-step explanation:

Who appoints federal judges? Supreme Court justices, court of appeals judges, and district court judges are nominated by the President and confirmed by the United States Senate, as stated in the Constitution.

The President has the power, under Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution, to call a special session of the Congress during the current adjournment, in which the Congress now stands adjourned until January 2, 1948, unless in the meantime the President pro tempore of the Senate, the Speaker, and the majority leaders ...