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How does congress insure that federal agencies follow legislative intent?
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Congress ensures federal agencies follow legislative intent through allocating and withdrawing funds which the agencies need to operate. The also have Congressional oversight committees which have investigative authority over the agencies.
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How does Congress ensure that federal agencies follow legislative intent?
In order for Congress to make sure agencies are following legislative intent, there are a variety of methods that can be employed. They include oversight committees, hearings, and investigations. They can either take away funding, or allocate additional funding if needed.
What powers does congress have over the federal courts?
Congress has power over the courts because it makes the laws which it must use to try a case. If the court finds the law unconstitutional, they can overturn it.
Number of houses in legislative branch?
The US Federal government consists of two - the House of Representatives and The Senate. It is known as a bicamerallegislature.Most states also follow this model, however, there are several which have a unicameral legislature (only one house).
Which federal agency oversees the Uniform Crime Reports?
The Federal Bureau of Investigations complies all Uniform Crime Reporting statistics in addition to setting the reporting standards for individual agencies to follow.
Which law designates the steps that federal agencies must follow in issuing rules and regulations?
This can not be answered with just one law because there is not just one general law for all federal agencies. It depends on which agency in discussion. Such as the Federal Aviation Act outlines the guidelines the must be taken for air control while the Clean Air Act outlines the steps needed to be take by the EPA.
Laws designated the steps that the federal agencies must follow in issuing rules and regulations?
This can not be answered with just one law because there is not just one general law for all federal agencies. It depends on which agency in discussion. Such as the Federal Aviation Act outlines the guidelines the must be taken for air control while the Clean Air Act outlines the steps needed to be take by the EPA.
Who makes up the Executive Branches?
the congress
Who enforced laws of congress?
Yes, but... Congress is supposed to make laws that uphold the principles of the Constitution, but that doesn't always happen. Legislation can become law even if it doesn't agree with the Constitution, but the law can be challenged in the courts and be nullified or overturned if the judges or justices believe it violates the Constitution.The bottom line is Congress can make unconstitutional laws if enough of them agree to pass the legislation and if the President doesn't veto it or if Congress has enough votes to override the veto, but the laws can be overturned by the courts or repealed by Congress later.
Who creates laws in the us for everyone to follow?
(in the US) The Legislative Branch of any government is the one which proposes and draws up legislation which is the framework of the proposed law. The Governor (or President) who is the head of the Executive Branch of government, then signs the legislation which actually "enacts" the legislation into law.
Does a judge follow a precedent or a statute law first?
Trial courts are required to follow the law as it is. In the US, the law is "ranked" as follows: Constitution Statute Case law Regulations Additionally, federal law "trumps" state law. So, if a court is faced with a statute and a case that are in conflict, the court must follow the statute. This is one of the ways that congress "checks" courts. If the courts make a ruling on an issue, but congress does not like the precedent, congress can enact a statute that changes the law.
The courts have tended to support administrators as long as their agencies do what?
follow what the pres demands from them
Responsibility for budget preparation rests with who?
The budget is the responsibility of Congress. The president can make proposals but Congress does not have to follow them them.
