Five Royal prerogatives are assigned to the American President by the Constitution. These prerogatives were sytematically removed from the Head of State in all European and most non-European constitutional monarchies.
a) Pardoning of felons
b) Executive Order (Edict)
c) Executive Privilege
d) Veto of legislation
e) Immunity from criminal prosecution while in office
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