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What are two official and unofficial roles William Taft exercised during his administration ? (other than commander in chief) ​

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27TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT

OFFICIAL ROLE(S):

THE CONSTITUTION EXPLICITLY ASSIGNS THE PRESIDENT: (1) THE POWER TO VETO LEGISLATION, (2) COMMAND THE ARMED FORCES, (3) ASK FOR THE WRITTEN OPINION OF THEIR CABINET, (4) CONVENE OR ADJOURN CONGRESS, (5) GRANT REPRIEVES AND PARDONS, (6) AND RECEIVE AMBASSADORS.

UNOFFICIAL ROLE(S):

1. The ability to enact a legislative agenda;

2. Executive orders;

3. Sending out troops without a declaration of war;

4. Conducting foreign policy initiatives.

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