Which of the following is a formal power of the President of the United States?

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The Constitution clearly grants the president the formal power of Commander in Chief of the military. A formal power is one that is openly expressed in the Constitution. The president does have a lot of powers that are not mentioned in the Constitution, and these generally fall into the categories of "inherent powers," "delegated powers," or "informal powers."

Which of the Following Is a Formal Power of the President