Power of the presidency refers to the authority and influence held by the President of the United States. This includes their ability to make executive decisions, issue orders, negotiate treaties, appoint officials, and more.
Related terms
Executive Orders: Executive orders are directives issued by the President that carry out policies or establish guidelines without requiring approval from Congress.
Veto Power: Veto power is when the President rejects a bill passed by both houses of Congress. This prevents it from becoming law unless overridden by a two-thirds majority vote in both houses.
Impeachment: Impeachment is a process through which an elected official can be removed from office for committing serious offenses. In the case of the President, it requires a majority vote in the House of Representatives and a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate.