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Does the President of The United States of America have the executive power to reduce gasoline to 2 a gallon?
No, since executive orders can only be used to clarify or further an existing law made by congress.
What was ironic about US President Nixon's Executive Order 11652?
On March 8, 1972, President Nixon issued Executive Order 11652. Two months later, David Young, a Nixon appointee was asked by Congress to testify on the new order. The White House invoked executive privilege to deny Congress the information. The irony of this was that the executive order was supposed to help reduce secrecy.
What did your founders do to reduce the chances of a tyrannical government?
They created the Separation of Powers (Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches) to ensure that no one got too much power.
What was an effect of the Watergate scandal on the Central Intelligence Agency?
An effect of the Watergate Scandal on the CIA was that the Congress resolved to watch CIA activities and reduce powers of the President, as well as limiting contributions to Presidential campaign funds.
What are the 4 main powers of the president?
The expressed powers of the President of the United States are set down in Article II of the Constitution. The major function of the executive branch is to enforce the laws.The powers are of two sorts: those exercised alone without legislative approval and those that require consent of the Senate or House. Powers of the President Alone: commander in chief of the armed forces; commission officers of the armed forces; grant reprieves and pardons for federal offenses (except impeachment); convene Congress into special session; receive ambassadors; take care that the laws be faithfully executed; make use of the "executive power" of the office, such as the veto power; give an annual State of the Union Address to Congress; appoint officials to lesser offices. Powers shared with the Senate/House: make treaties; appoint ambassadors, judges, and high governmental officials; approve legislation. The President also has “implied powers.” These are powers that are not listed in the Constitution but have been used by presidents as conditions change.
In 1974 congress passed the congressional budget and impoundment control act in an effort to increase?
In 1974, Congress passed the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act to enhance its control over federal budgetary processes and reduce the executive branch's ability to unilaterally restrict or withhold funds appropriated by Congress. The Act established a framework for budgetary procedures, including the creation of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to provide independent analysis. It aimed to ensure more transparency and accountability in federal spending, facilitating a more collaborative approach to budgeting between Congress and the executive branch.
Can congress lower the presidents salary effective immediately?
No- Congress can not reduce the salaries of people already in office.
What did Congress do in 1995 to reduce over regulation?
They reduced regulation.
What powers does the constitution expressly provide the president and what powers are implied to his position?
The president can:Veto a billCall congress into a special seasonserve as a comander chiefrecive leaders from other coutriesmake treaties with other countriesappoint heads of exutive agenciespardon or reduce penalties against people of federal crimesPOSTED BY Gabriel Expostio 12/14/09
What was Nixon's attempt to reduce federal restrictions called?
This was called New Federalism. Both President Nixon and President Reagan tried to reduce the powers of the federal government and give these powers back to the state.
What was Edmund Randolph's counterproposal to the idea of one president?
Edmund Randolph proposed a system of a "plural executive" as a counterproposal to having a single president. He argued that multiple individuals should share executive powers to prevent the concentration of authority and reduce the risk of tyranny. Randolph believed that a collective leadership could provide a more balanced and effective governance structure. This idea reflected concerns about the potential abuses of power that could arise from a singular executive authority.
How did Congress want to reduce the massive Federal deficit caused by the Reagan years?
He kept taxes low and increased govt. spending.
