-National security: Commander in Chief during war, makes treaties (23 of Senate approval), Nominate and receive ambassadors
-Legislative: states of the union, Recommend legislation (obamacare), congressional special sessions- beyond normal period, Adjourn congress of both Houses can't agree, Veto (2/3 of congress can overrule)
-Administrative: "laws be faithfully executed", Nominate officials- cabinet, executive officials, request written opinions from admin officials, Fill admin vacancies during congressional break
-Judicial: Nominate all federal judges (approval from Senate), Grant reprieves and pardon in federal crimes (except for impeachment)