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The general power or function of the executive branch (which the President heads) is to enforce the laws of the United States. A brief listing of the powers of the President include, serve as Commander in Chief ot the United States Armed Forces; grant reprieves and pardons for federal offenses; call Congress into special session; receive ambassadors from other nations; act as spokesman for the nation; faithfully execute the laws of the US; appoint officials to lesser offices in the executive branch; appoint judges and make treaties - shared powers with the Senate; veto or sign legislation.

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