Name one power of the president.

Answers from the USCIS list

Give one of these answers. Words in light (parentheses) are optional.

• Easy answer to learnSigns bills into law
• Vetoes bills
• Enforces laws
• Commander in Chief optional: (of the military)
• Chief diplomat
• Appoints federal judges

Our explanation

The President signs bills into law or vetoes them (refuses to sign), and enforces laws. The President is Commander in Chief of the military and chief diplomat (represents the U.S. with other countries). The President also appoints federal judges.

Remember it

Two easy answers to say: “Signs bills into law” or “Vetoes bills.”

Source

USCIS 2025 Study Guide (M-1175) pp. 12, 22, 26, 29, 50: “The Executive Branch enforces federal laws.” “The President of the United States is the Commander in Chief of the military.”

• 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778 (09/25) (PDF, USCIS)

Last checked on September 29, 2026.

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