What is a difference between the president's formal and informal powers?
A. Formal powers are listed in the Constitution, while informal powers are not.
B. Formal powers are created in the executive branch, while informal powers are not.
C. Formal powers are created by Congress, while informal powers are not.
D. Formal powers are changed over time, while informal powers cannot be changed.
Answer (1)
The President's formal powers are explicitly defined in the U.S. Constitution, whereas informal powers are derived from traditional practices and other non-constitutional sources. Formal powers include command over the military and treaty-making, while informal powers involve public persuasion and executive management. Therefore, the key difference lies in their origins—formal powers are constitutional while informal powers are not. ;
