The president exercises many powers and/or roles that are not explicitly stated in the Constitution. These are referred to as implied powers. Which of the following is NOT an example of an implied power of the president?
a. crisis manager
b. national leader for his/her political party
c. focal point in national emergencies, such as natural disasters or terrorist attacks
d. commander in chief
e. foreign diplomat
ANS: D
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