Question

Which of these presidential powers comes from their role as chief executive?

appointing generals
negotiating treaties
deploying troops
signing bills

Answers

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The presidential power that comes from the role as chief executive is **signing bills**.

As chief executive, the president has the authority to enforce laws and has the power to sign legislation passed by Congress into law or to veto it.

The other options involve different aspects of presidential authority:

- **Appointing generals** is primarily related to the role of commander-in-chief.
- **Negotiating treaties** falls under the president's power to conduct foreign affairs.
- **Deploying troops** is also related to the commander-in-chief role, although it may involve the chief executive's authority in specific situations.

In summary, out of the options given, signing bills is the clearest example of a power associated with the role of chief executive.