Matching Pairs Presidential PowersOnline version Matching Pairs by Heather Bunce 1 Executive agreements 2 Head of State 3 Appointment power 4 Chief Executive 5 Pardon power 6 Treaty maker 7 Commander-in-Chief The president can grant pardons to people accused or convicted of a crime The president can make treaties with foreign governments, but the Senate must approve them The president can make international agreements with other countries without the consent of the Senate The president represents the US in meetings with foreign leaders The president appoints people to lead the major departments of the government, which form the president's cabinet. The president enforces laws passed by Congress The president is in charge of the military