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What can the president of the US do if they disagree with a federal law?
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∙ 9y ago
If it is an 'act' that has not yet been signed into law, he may veto it when it reaches his desk. If it is already codified into statute law he may instruct his Justice Department to bring a test case of the law before the Supreme Court to see if the court will overturn it. If that doesn't happen or the President chooses not to follow that route, he must follow the law, OR - attempt to 'skirt' it in some lawful fashion such as by issuing an "Executive Order."
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoA President can refuse to execute or enforce a federal law that he/she determines to be unconstitutional. In such a case, the constitutionality of the law must ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.
After a bill has become law, if it doesn't violate the U.S. Constitution, all a President can do is recommend to Congress that the law be modified or repealed. However, until Congress does so, the President must make sure that the law gets executed or enforced.
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Where does the money come from that the president spends in order to enforce the law?
Federal law enforcement officers and federal judges are paid by the federal government out of the US treasury.
Which law was intended to allowed the president to the use the US miltary to enforce federal law?
Force bill
Can the president of US pass a new federal law if the congress is not in session?
No, according to the government, the House of Representatives has to vote on it, then if that passes, then the senators, then the governors, then the President. That's just how the government works.
What is US law vs Federal law?
They are referring to the same thing. The Federal Government makes the US Law.
What power does the president have to do to any law?
Once a bill becomes a law, the President must abide by it just like the rest of us. However, when a completed bill is presented to him/her for his/her signature, if he/she agrees with it, he/she signs it, and it becomes a law. If he/she does not like it, he/she can veto it. But if at least two thirds of both houses of Congress disagree with the President, they can override his/her veto, and it becomes a law without the President's signature.
What is federal law?
Federal law is the body of law created by the federal government of a country. A federal government is formed when a group of political units, such as states or provinces join together in a federation, surrendering their individual sovereignty and many powers to the central government while retaining or reserving other limited powers. As a result, two or more levels of government exist within an established geographic territory. The body of law of the common central government is the federal law. Examples of federal governments include those of Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Russia, the former Soviet Union and the United States.
Who makes decisions when citizens disagree or break the law in the US?
repeal
Who is the federal executive president of the US?
The President of the US (in 2012) is Barack Obama.
How do the federal courts check the US President?
If the President (representing the Executive Branch of government) signs a piece of legislation into law, the federal courts (representing the Judicial Branch of government) can find it unconstitutional - or - alter the unconstitutional aspects of it, in its application.
What law is supreme state or federal?
The US constitution is the supreme law of the land. Following that, Federal law is supreme (or controlling).
When was the federal reserve system founded?
The Federal Reserve is the central banking system of the United States. It was created in the year 1913. Ben Bernanke is the chairman of the Federal Reserve. He has been the chairman since 2006. Before him, Alan Greenspan was the chairman of the federal reserve.
Who can be named to the federal bench by a president?
The President has the authority to nominate anyone he (or she) feels would be an asset to the Court. Neither the US Constitution nor federal law list any qualifications or requirements for serving on the bench. According to federal law, the nominee must be a US citizen, but is not required to be a natural citizen.For information about practical consideration used in selecting US Supreme Court justices, see Related Questions, below.
