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No, the Constitution gives the President zero power over state governments. The President is the manager of the federal government, not the manager of the nation.
Congress has limited power over states, when it passes national laws which trump state laws. But Congress can do that only on topics enumerated as federal powers. All other topics, like education, drivers licenses, health care, are reserved to the states.
The above statement is not actually true. The president does have authority over states in a limited capacity.
The Federalist No. 23, at 122 (Alexander Hamilton) "...[the President / federal government]...cloathed with all the powers requisite to [the] complete execution of its trust." and again: "the circumstances which may affect the public safety are [not] reducible within certain determinate limits, . . . it must be admitted, as a necessary consequence that there can be no limitation of that authority which is to provide for the defense and protection of the community in any matter essential to its efficiency."
The US Constitution, Article 2 section 2, in part: "The President shall be Commander in Chief of the....Militia of the several States..."
The Whiskey Rebellion of 1791 was the first test of these powers; when whiskey distillers refused to pay federal tax President Washington took command of 13,000 militia and suppressed the rebellion - enforcing the tax.
The second test of this was the American Civil War, no detail is needed to show this example beyond the statement.
The possession and use of Marijuana is legal in California by state law, however the D.E.A. and F.B.I. (along with the Treasury Service) do enter the state and arrest as well as prosecute people for violation of [the] federal law. All three of these agencies are part of the presidents office (executive branch).
It is the presidents actual job to ensure the laws passed by the Congress are carried out faithfully (quoting). If Congress passes a law, the president is within his rights and powers to ensure that law is implemented within a state by use of military (police) force.
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What was Jeffersons first priority as a president?
To limit the federal governments power over the citizensJefferson's first goal as President was to limit the federal government's power over states and citizens
What was the termination policy of 1953?
Gave the State governments the power to assume jurisdiction over Indian reservations. Passed in 1953
Which of the following is considered to be "supreme law of the land," giving the Federal Government power over state and local governments?
Constitution
How has the balance of power between state and federal governments evolved over time?
When did the balance of power in the U.S. federal system shift in favor of the national government having more power?
Do local governments have powers other than those granted to them by state?
The local governments only have power over township, municipalities, counties, school districts and special districts. This is called the Dillon's Rule.
Which article and section gives the federal government power over the state government?
Both the 10th and 16th Ammendments to the US Constitution give the Federal Government power of State Governments.
What powers does congress have over a president?
What power does congress have over a president?
What best describes the Supreme Courts trend in interpreting federalism since the mid 1990s?
The Court has limited the power of the national government over the state governments.
A political system that divides power between a central government with authority over the whole nation and a series of state governments?
Federation. Or Confederation.
Who assumed the power of the presidency if the president died in office?
If the PRresident dies the Vice President is next in line. If the Vice President dies also the Secerectary of State takes over.
When did dual federalism begin?
Dual federalism begun in 1837 and lasted for over 100 years. In this form of government, power is divided between the state and federal governments.
What power does the executive branch have over the legislative?
The president has no power over the legislative.
