... , and meets with heads of states, ambassadors, and other public officials of foreign countries. The President commissions all military officers of the United States, and ensures that the laws Congress passes are "faithfully executed." Although the Constitution grants specific powers to the President, other sources of presidential power include the actions of past Presidents, grants of power from Congress, and the ... the checks that the legislative and judicial branches, as well as people, have on the president and his powers. The Founders wanted a strong executive branch that would prot...

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