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Can a president make laws

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In the USA, the President cannot make Laws. He can suggest them to the Congress, but all Law originates in the Congress, and is then passed on to the President for Ratification or Veto.

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Not in the United States. Presidents of other countries may be able to, but they are normally referred to as being dictators.

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