All of the following are powers and functions assigned to the executive branch except: a. grant pardons b. interpret the laws c. deliver state of the union address d. appoint ambassadors and supreme court justices

The Executive Branch has not been given the power to B.) interpret the laws. But the Executive Branch has been given the powers to grant pardons, deliver State of the Union addresses, and appoint ambassadors and Supreme Court justices. 

1. To veto, or cancel legislation. 
2. To grant pardons except in cases involving impeachment 
3. commander-in-chief over all US military forces 
4. To nominate people for high judicial and executive offices such as the cabinet secretaries foreign ambassadors and federal judges including the justices of supreme court Such nominations must be approved by the US Senate 
5. Makes treaties with the advice and consent of the Senate 

France played a key role in the american revolutionary war (american war of independence; 1775–1783). motivated by the ideals of the new nation which were inspired by the french enlightenment, as well as its long-term rivalry with britain and so as to avenge their territorial losses during the french and indian war, france secretly began sending supplies to the americans in 1775.