The First Barbary War is an example of when the president committed troops abroad after Congress. In 1801, Congress had approved legislation that gave the president six frigates to direct as he wished if the Barbary powers declared war on the US. Shortly after Thomas Jeffersonâ??s inauguration, the Pasha made a demand to increase the tribute the US government was paying to keep their ships safe from pirates. Jefferson refused and the Pasha declared war on the US. Jefferson consulted Congress, who authorized him to instruct the vessels. There was no formal declaration of war.
Here are a few, I am sure there are more. Congress enacts the laws the president has to enforce. This means the president is limited to acts within the scope of power that Congress gives him unless the Constitution gives the president a power that cannot be regulated this way. Congress passes the law that adopts the federal budget. This means that the president can only do as much as the Congress will let him pay for. Congress can impeach a president and then turn him out of office for what the Constitution calls "high crimes and misdemeanors." This ensures that the President follows the laws like everyone else has to. There are many more examples.
The Lockean doctrine allows for emergencies where the President may act without consulting Congress. This presidential prerogative is subject to abuse. President Lincoln suspended habeas corpus for example on the basis of his perceived emergencies.
this would be an example of checks and balances.
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the president can veto bills from congress.
The president can veto bills passed by Congress.
Separation of powers
checks and balances
An example of Congress having too much power is the fact that they can impeach even the president. The Congress is the part of the legislative branch of government.
The president can veto bills passed by Congress.
Congress will have to ratify any treaty undertaken by the President.
Since the Constitution places the power and responsibility for passage of legislation with the Congress, passing a law is more an example of the basic function of the legislative branch than an example of checks and balances. However, it could become an example of checks and balances if Congress passes a law, the President vetoes it, and Congress then overrides the President's veto as provided in the Constitution.