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What power does congress have over a president?
the congress can veto a law the president passed
The Constitution's division of powers leaves the President with some exclusive powers as Commander-in-Chief, Congress with certain other exclusive powers, and a sort of "twilight zone" of concurrent powers. Congress also has the power to limit the powers of the President.The Constitution describes the powers of Congress more than those of the president because initially Congress was supposed to rule the country while the president didn't do much.
The citizens vote for the President AND Congress.
Congress and the president.
Congress cannot compel the President to testify.
The Congress and the Supreme Court provide a constitutional check on the President's powers
The Congress and the Supreme Court provide a constitutional check on the President's powers
The powers of the President are limited by Congress through the Checks and Balances system. Congress approves the President's appointments, and can override a presidential veto.
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Extraordinary powers given to a government in extreme circumstances. Such powers allow them to bypasses normal rules, laws, and requirements of whatever regime they exist in. Such powers are usually used to maintain control in an area during an emergency.
The Constitution does not assign all war powers to the President. In order to prevent unnecessary wars, the Congress and President each have unique war powers. War is declared by Congress, but the President is Commander in Chief and makes decisions in the war.