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Can veto laws
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Can declare laws unconstitutional
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Can ratify treaties
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Interprets the laws
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Can grant pardons
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Negotiates treaties with
other countries
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Can declare acts of the
President unconstitutional
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Recommends appointments
to the federal courts
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Recommends the appointment
of ambassadors
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Appropriates money
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Introduces amendments to the Constitution
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Can override vetoes
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May increase or decrease
taxes
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Confirms presidential appointments
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Serves as Commander of
all armed forces.
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Decides arguments between
the states or between the United States and another country.
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