Question

List and name the Powers of the President to the following:

Constitutional Powers

Inherent Powers



What are the differences between a constitutional power and an inherent power for the President? Provide a current example of each type of power used by the current Administration Trump. Write in 3 sentences in a 6th graders response

Answer 1

Constitutional powers are written in the Constitution and include being commander-in-chief of the military, vetoing bills, making treaties with the Senate, appointing judges and cabinet members, and granting pardons. Inherent powers are not written down but are actions presidents take to protect the country or run the government, like issuing executive orders, using emergency powers, or controlling borders in a crisis. For example, President Trump used a constitutional power when he appointed several Supreme Court justices, and he used inherent powers when he issued executive orders like the travel ban and declared a national emergency over the border.