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Which of these is a power of the President?

The President enforces laws.

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  1. Writes the laws
  2. Decides if laws are constitutional
  3. Enforces laws ✔

Why: Congress writes laws and the courts decide if they fit the Constitution. The President's executive branch carries them out.

Huh, didn't know that: USCIS lists six accepted answers for this question.

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Answer: Enforces laws. Congress writes laws and the courts decide if they fit the Constitution. The President's executive branch carries them out.

  1. USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version) www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/questions-and-answers/2025-Civics-Test-128-Questions-and-Answers.pdf
    Name one power of the president. Signs bills into law. Vetoes bills. Enforces laws.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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