The ever developing presidential claim to control the flow of information, and deny Congress and the public of official actions, was given a boast by President John Tyler. In 1843, Congress asked for Army reports on the Cherokee land frauds. Tyler denied Congress its request. He used the occasion to add a new category to the list of presidential discretion. That being the ability to not release any information on ongoing investigations.
Congress (meaning both the House and the Senate) possess the sole ability to declare war. While the President addresses Congress, he is requesting a declaration of war, and then House and Senate debate and vote. Additionally, the Congress annually votes and approves the budget for Defense Department, as submitted by the president, and they have the ability to increase or decrease the amount requested by the president.
The US president occupies what Theodore Roosevelt called a bully pulpit and from this pulpit he has great influence on public opinion in the US and the world. Also the implied threat of US military might and the possibility of US economic aid increase his influence on world leaders. The constitution gives the president the power of commander-in-chief of the military and modern presidents have used this power to order acts of war without going to Congress to seek a declaration of war.
Jefferson Davis was in a quandary in early 1862. He had to request from the Confederate Congress funds to build fifty ironclads for river and harbor defenses. He also recommended an increase in troop count for another 300,000 men.
The Gulf of Tonkin Incident
I have no idea. I know nothing about history which is why I have a C in the class.
yes it did not
The Congress has delegated powers of the President to increase so he can make more necessary decisions to help run the US.
No. The President has no power over taxes. He can ask Congress to raise the income tax, but they tend to do what they want to do. President Obama did ask Congress to increase the income tax on high incomes.
The president and vice-president belong to the same party- they are nominated and elected as a team. Nowadays, the presidential candidate often chooses the vice-presidential candidate and he or she may not be a national party leader. Of course running for VP can increase ones standing in the party.
The Soviet Union had superior nuclear weapons.
By allowing oil companies to drill for oil the President with the consent of congress can increase the supply of oil, thereby decreasing the price of oil and gasoline.
No- the President has no say whatsoever concerning Congressional salaries. Congress controls the purse-strings of the nation and sets all the salaries that are paid from the US treasury.
Congress (meaning both the House and the Senate) possess the sole ability to declare war. While the President addresses Congress, he is requesting a declaration of war, and then House and Senate debate and vote. Additionally, the Congress annually votes and approves the budget for Defense Department, as submitted by the president, and they have the ability to increase or decrease the amount requested by the president.
i think that the president thousand worry about whether the congress shoudl lover or increase taxes in america. also, the president should have the ability to have enough money for good hospitality.
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Fix the economy