If a president claims the power to take an action not enumerated in the Constitution, like suspending the writ of habeas corpus, he probably does so by claiming that his action is justified by the president's __________ powers.

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The president's inherent powers are those powers that are not specifically granted to him by the Constitution but are considered necessary for the president to fulfill his duty as the Commander in Chief and chief executive. The suspension of the writ of habeas corpus, while not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, has been historically justified by presidents as an inherent power during times of national emergency or war.

If a President Claims the Power to Take an Action