What powers has the Polish President?
The Presidential Powers include:
1) Free choice to select the Prime Minister
2) Right to initiate legislative process
3) Has the veto power to stop a bill
4) Have the Constitutional Tribunal verify if the Bill presented before him is in compliance with the constitution
As the Supreme Representative of the Polish State.
5) Can ratify and revoke international agreements
6) Nominate and recall ambassadors
7) Formally accepts State Representatives' accreditations
8) Decide on awards of highest academic titles, state distinctions and orders
9) Right of clemency; he can dismiss final court verdicts or decisions.
As the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces
10) Appoints Chief of the General Staff and commanders of all the service branches
* In times of war, the Polish President can nominate the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and can order general mobilization.
Accompanying these powers are the duties of the Polish President. Wherein the offices of Chancellary of the President, the Office of the National Security, and the Body of Advisors to the President assist the president in the performance of his duties.
